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This is the history of the '''[[Pokémon world]]''' in the {{pkmn|games}}, and the order which events occurred, or, for events which happened outside the games, where they happened in relation to the games.

==In the core series games==
===Timeline===
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| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundyleft|7px}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Johto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}/{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Alola color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | <3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Galar color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| style="width: 100px" | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; {{roundyright|7px}}" | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Hoenn color light}}" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Sinnoh color light}}" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Kalos color light}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| style="width: 100px" | <3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Legends Z-A color light}}" | {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|}

Several occurrences in the [[core series]] Pokémon games depend on the games being connected to each other in a timeline, but a complete timeline cannot be drawn from the games themselves. Series producer [[Junichi Masuda]], in an interview with Game Informer on October 24, 2019, stated that [[Game Freak]] does not apply a timeline to the [[Pokémon world]] rigorously.<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240802164043/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/game-freak-talks-sword-and-shields-champion-wild-area-interactions-and-more Game Freak Talks Sword And Shield's Champion, Wild Area Interactions, And More] by Brian Shea<br>'''Masuda:''' ''It starts to get a little complicated if you pay too much attention to timelines. Like, there might be a professor that appears and it wouldn’t make sense at all if we applied that kind of timeline logic. So we try not to apply it too rigorously. Maybe one hint is that if a character is appearing with Professor Oak, they’re living in the same era. Rather than some series where it makes sense to have the timeline progress as you go and the story evolve, the approach that Pokémon takes is expanding the world, like what the regions are, and making it richer as we go. Rather than a timeline, it’s more of a physical space thing.''</ref>

On May 7, 2014, Game Freak employee [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]]'s Twitter account posted a timeline of the core series Pokémon games up to that point.<ref name="Matsumiya">[https://archive.is/D9iPz Matsumiya tweet] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 Twitter])</ref> However, the tweet was subsequently deleted. The tweet does not mention remakes or upper versions besides {{B2W2}}, although most can be assumed to occur at the same point as the games they are based on due to their very similar stories. This tweet in conjunction with other evidence suggests the following timeline:
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is set long before all other games in the series, being established as taking place in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Hisui|distant past]] (which culturally [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|corresponds to the Early Meiji period]] that began in 1868 in the real world). According to {{p|Spiritomb}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl]], it was bound to an [[Odd Keystone]] 500 years ago, and [[Vessa]] states in Legends: Arceus that Spiritomb was sealed hundreds of years ago (implying at least 200 years), meaning the game takes place at most 300 years prior to Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
* The plots of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} take place simultaneously.
* {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} take place three years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen. Matsumiya's tweet suggests that these games take place at the same time as {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, but in-game dialogue from [[Jasmine]] and [[Cynthia]] provides conflicting evidence on which games occur first.<ref name="Jasmine" group="lower-alpha">'''Jasmine''': "I'm thinking maybe I should participate in this Contest in Sinnoh to try and be more vibrant."<br>'''[[Erika]]''': "How did it go?"<br>'''Jasmine''': "I couldn't bring myself to go to the Contest."</ref><ref name="Cynthia" group="lower-alpha">'''Cynthia in HeartGold and SoulSilver''': "This is the pattern that represents Giratina, the ruler of the world that is on the opposite side of ours, the world of antimatter..."<br>'''Cynthia in Platinum''': "No...! I'm so sorry I took so long. I think I finally found the answer from studying the myths. When this world was made, Dialga and Palkia appeared. Apparently, there was one more Pokémon that appeared at the same time. A Pokémon with as much power as Dialga and Palkia... But also one whose name was never to be spoken--Giratina! It's said to lurk in another world... A world on the opposite side of ours... That's what the shadow was. It must have been Giratina."</ref>
* {{game|Black and White|s}} are set some time after the previous games, as evidenced by [[Caitlin]] having visibly aged, as well as Cynthia and the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the [[Machine Part]] referencing previous events.
* {{B2W2}} are set two years after Black and White, and are contemporaneous with {{g|X and Y}}.
* {{game4|SMUSUM}} take place two years after the events of Black 2 and White 2, as revealed by concept art of [[Grimsley]].<ref>Pokémon Sun and Moon Grimsley concept art</ref> Other characters such as {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} also appear visibly aged since their appearance in HeartGold and SoulSilver.<ref>File:Red Concept Art.png Pokémon Sun and Moon Red concept art</ref>
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s placement is more vague, with little direct connection to previous games, though the [[Pokédex entry]] for {{p|Type: Null}} in Sword mentions that stolen research notes led to the creation of more Type: Null,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sword:''' ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref> which may imply that they take place after the events of Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, as only three Type: Null exist in those games.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} take place after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as revealed by the presence of a copy of [[Sonia's Book|Galar: A History]], which was published during the events of Sword and Shield, at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, as well as [[Leon]] being referred to as the former [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Champion}} in [[The Indigo Disk]].
* {{g|Legends: Z-A}} takes place five years after the events of Pokémon X and Y. It also takes place some time after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as Leon is mentioned to be the former Galar Champion and an NPC mentions the Galar {{gal|Battle Tower}} (which was opened during the events of Sword and Shield). From this and the above points, it can be inferred that Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes place three years after Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, and that Pokémon Sword and Shield take place during this three year gap (meaning the time between each of these games and Sword and Shield cannot be longer than three years).

It is not known when Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A take place in relation to each other, although both are known to take place after Pokémon Sword and Shield.

{{p|Porygon}}'s Pokédex entries in Pokémon Sun, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon state that it was created 20 years ago.<ref name="Porygon" group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sun:''' ''Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time''. Pokédex from Ultra Sun: ''This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete''. Pokédex from Ultra Moon: ''It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true''.</ref> [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]] states that Porygon was created in 1995, as well as stating that 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered as of 1996, alluding to the {{player}} having completed their [[Pokédex]] in Pokémon Red and Green,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]]''': ''As of 1996, thanks to the investigative and research efforts of [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]], 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered''.<br>''#118. Porygon: In 1995, [[Silph Co.]], which undertakes R&D into Pokémon and related products, successfully applied state-of-the-art technology to create this man-made Pokémon''.</ref> thus implying that Pokémon Red and Green take place in either 1995 (the year Porygon was created) or 1996. This would mean that Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon take place 19–20 years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow; from this information and the time lengths between other games in the series, it can be calculated that the time period between [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} and Pokémon Black and White is 12–13 years long. However, the length of this time gap has never been explicitly confirmed in any official material, with Toshinobu Matsumiya having described it as "secret" on Twitter.<ref>"''Elapsed time is secret. Imagine freely!''" - Toshinobu Matsumiya. May 10, 2014. [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/465154051173130240 Twitter]</ref>

Although Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, they contain some references to features from the original games as having been present about a decade ago,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''A {{tc|Bug Catcher}} in [[Rustboro City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]''': I heard that Pokémon Centers had two stories up until around 10 years ago! And they used to have a special area called a “Pokémon Cable Club”!"<br>'''A {{tc|Battle Girl}} in [[Dewford Gym]]''': "A long time ago at Dewford Gym, it was always dark inside. We trained our minds by practicing in the dark!"<br>'''An old man in [[Fallabor Town]]'s [[Contest Hall]]''': I just love making [[Pokéblock]]s! In the old days it used to take four of us to make a Pokéblock with this machine. A machine that was used to mix {{Berries}} in this region long ago."<br>'''A man on [[Mt. Pyre]]''': "This used to be a desolate place. The ground had holes here and there, and I used to fall in!"<br>'''{{ho|Mom}}''': "The [[Litleonids]], hmm? I remember going to see them with your dad 11 years ago when they last passed by!" (12 in the Japanese and Korean versions)<br>'''[[Norman]]''': "Hmm? Is that an [[Eon Ticket]] you have there? Hm...it’s been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this..."</ref> while some elements from Pokémon Emerald are implied to come about in the future, such as the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} (which is under construction). Despite this, the remakes are implied to happen at the same point in the timeline as the original games, as the [[Royal Unova]] and a device to visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon having not yet been created reveals them to take place before Pokémon Black and White<ref group="lower-alpha">([[Oceanic Museum]]) '''“The Royal Unova”''' ''“A model of the sunset cruiser currently being built in the Unova region. It’s scheduled to be complete in — years.” The number is too faint to be read.''</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Devon Corporation|Devon]]'s scientist''': "I'm trying to develop a device that visually reproduces the dreams of Pokémon... And I’ve heard that my [[Fennel|rival]], who lives [[Unova|far away]], is doing the same research! I can't lose this race."</ref> and [[Mr. Bonding]] gaining [[O-Power]]s reveals them to take place before Pokémon X and Y.<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Mr. Bonding''': "HEY! This...this power! This power is incredible! I feel tied to these [[Old guys|old men]] with such strong bonds now! I feel like a totally different man!"</ref>

Although {{LGPE}} are remakes of Pokémon Yellow, {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} are known to have already finished their journeys years ago, and [[Mina]]'s age mentioned in her concept art would suggest that the games are set a maximum of six years before Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon,<ref>Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! [[Mina]] concept art</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Mallow/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|Mallow]]''': "I mean, we have to move on from being [[Trial Captain|captains]] when we turn 20 anyway". ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]])</ref> implying that they take place later than the original game. However, this is contradicted by [[Sabrina]] having a vision of meeting a special Trainer in three years, referencing the protagonist of Generation II, suggesting these games may not necessarily adhere to the timeline of the rest of the core series. On the other hand this could instead be referencing the protagonist of {{B2W2}}, as Sabrina's dialogue in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] states: "Three years ago I had a vision of battling you.", placing the Let's Go games 3 years before this, or 5 years before Generation VII, aligning with the age difference described in Mina's concept art.

The specific years of events are not mentioned in the games themselves, but Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia implies that Pokémon Red and Green take place in 1995 or 1996, the latter being the year in which they were released; this year is also referenced in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon on Red's shirt, which features a symbol resembling the number "96". Pokémon Gold and Silver are known to occur three years later, also aligning with their release in 1999. Similarly, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are set two years after Pokémon Black and White, which was also the amount of time that passed between the releases of the games. References to the passage of time in real life also appear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, in which the player's [[Mom (Hoenn)|mother]] states that she saw the [[Litleonids]] when they last occurred 12 (in the Japanese and Korean versions) or 11 (in the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) years ago, referencing the time between the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and their remakes, and [[Norman]] mentions having seen the [[Eon Ticket]] 11 years ago, referencing how long had passed from the item's original distribution in 2003 to the release of the games. Similarly, in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the description of the [[Member Card]] mentions that the last date marked on it was 50 years ago; the date shown on the card's official artwork (1958.12.1) is exactly 50 years prior to its first distribution.

The existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is alluded to or stated in some of the games.

===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between {{P|Groudon}} and {{P|Kyogre}} as depicted in ancient paintings]]
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.
* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates time: {{p|Dialga}}, space: {{p|Palkia}}, and anti-matter: {{p|Giratina}}. However, Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimension]]s afterwards.
* Arceus then creates knowledge: {{p|Uxie}}, emotion: {{p|Mesprit}}, and willpower: {{p|Azelf}}; they would then share these three traits to all living creatures that would be born in the universe. Eventually the three dive into caves at the bottom of three lakes in Sinnoh: [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]], giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} are formed by the primal energy in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until {{p|Rayquaza}} quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they rest in for years. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Rayquaza flies around the ozone layer, protecting the planet from asteroids.
* Landmasses such as [[Mount Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the [[Region|regions]].
* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mount Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Crystal]], the [[Lustrous Globe]], and the [[Griseous Core]], artifacts connected to Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, respectively, before falling into a deep slumber in its own [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|realm]].

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 300,000,000 years ago: {{p|Genesect}}'s original version lived in this era, lacking its enhancements made by [[Team Plasma]] in the future. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} also lived in this era in the sea.

* Hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100,000,000 years ago:
** Species such as {{p|Omanyte}}, its Evolution: {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, its Evolution: {{p|Cradily}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, its Evolution: {{p|Rampardos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, its Evolution: {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, its Evolution: {{p|Carracosta}}, {{p|Archen}}, its Evolution: {{p|Archeops}}, {{p|Tyrunt}}, its Evolution: {{p|Tyrantrum}}, {{p|Amaura}}, and its Evolution: {{p|Aurorus}} were all supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon. Shellder also appear to exist in this era, being preyed by Omastar. Tropius also appear to exist.<ref>{{img|AerodactylVLostOrigin180.jpg|Aerodactyl V (Lost Origin 180)}}</ref>
** {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have existed in this era as well, remaining unchanged until the present day.
** {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings. Its Evolution, {{p|Armaldo}}, can be inferred to have existed in the same time as well. {{p|Anorith}} gave rise to [[Bug (Egg Group)|bug]] Pokémon.

* The original forms of the [[Fossilized Drake]], [[Fossilized Dino|Dino]], [[Fossilized Bird|Bird]], and [[Fossilized Fish|Fish]] are said to have existed in ancient times. The combined halves of these Pokémon would become {{p|Dracozolt}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}} in the present day.

* 2,000,000 years ago:
** The [[Area Zero Underdepths]] may have been formed by seismic shifts, according to [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.
** {{p|Terapagos}} is said to have inhabited [[Paldea]] in a bygone era. It was thought that this species went extinct, having been caught up in seismic shifts, however, at least [[Terapagos (game)|one]] managed to survive it by changing the [[Terastal energy|energy]] in its body and turning into a crystal, laying dormant in the [[Area Zero]] Underdepths.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The [[Great Crater of Paldea]] is formed.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago:
** During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.
** {{p|Cyclizar}} existed in this era and lived alongside humans, being ridden by them so the Pokémon can be warmed up.
** Around this time, {{P|Regigigas}} creates [[Legendary giants|golems in its image]], {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively. At some point later, Regigigas also created two more, {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}, out of a cluster of electric energy, and crystallized dragon energy, respectively.
** {{p|Sandy Shocks}} was born, according to [[Occulture|dubious sources]].

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, {{P|Regigigas}} is sealed away by humans in the [[Snowpoint Temple]] in [[Sinnoh]] for fear of its power. Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across [[Hoenn]], the [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Galar]] regions. Regieleki and Regidrago were also sealed away, but together in Galar's [[Crown Tundra]].

* 5,000 years ago: {{p|Gogoat}} is domesticated and humans begin using them for transport.

'''Many years before {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:'''
* An [[ancient hero]] traveled around the [[Hisui]] region and befriended 10 powerful Pokémon: a {{p|Wyrdeer}}, a {{p|Kleavor}}, a [[Hisuian Form|Hisuian]] {{p|Lilligant}}, an {{p|Ursaluna}}, a male {{p|Basculegion}}, a Hisuian {{p|Arcanine}}, a Hisuian {{p|Electrode}}, a [[Sneasler]], a Hisuian {{p|Braviary}}, and a Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}}. Together they found each and every of {{ga|Arceus}}'s [[Plate]]s and eventually reached Arceus itself, who granted them all of them its blessing after defeating it in battle. As years go by, the hero's Pokémon's descendants would be worshiped by the people of Hisui and would be known as the {{hi|Ride Pokémon}} and [[Noble Pokémon]], as Arceus's blessing is passed down to them.
* The [[Temple of Sinnoh]], statues of {{p|Dialga}}, {{P|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and statues of the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon were built in [[Hisui]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created along with the city that would become the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. This site also features the oldest dated writing system, however it is a mystery if the Pokémon [[Unown (Pokémon)|Unown]] predates this writing system or not.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|[[AZ]] and the [[ultimate weapon]]]]
* A war occurred in the [[Kalos]] region, which caused the death of an {{fd|Floette|Eternal Flower}} {{TP|AZ|Floette}} that belonged to Kalos's king, [[AZ]]. In grief, the king built a machine that through [[Infinity Energy]], brought Floette back to life, as well as granting both the king and the Pokémon eternal life. Unable to overcome his despair, however, AZ turns his machine into the [[ultimate weapon]] and used it to end the war, as well as the lives of many people and Pokémon. This action disgusted Floette and caused her to leave AZ; after that, the former king started to wander aimlessly around the world.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] is created by {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} {{p|Eternatus}}, causing countless Pokémon to [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] around the Galar region, but it was stopped by {{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and [[First kings of Galar|two human youths]]. While the two Pokémon are forgotten by history, the two youths are crowned as the region's new kings.
** AZ was one of the people who bore witness to the Darkest Day.
* {{p|Melmetal}} is worshipped by ancient humans for its ability to create metal from nothing.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which Primal {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only defeated and put to slumber by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule [[Paldea]].
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''2,000 years before {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:'''
[[File:Prism Tower Ange ZA.png|thumb|250px|Ange]]
* At the request of a powerful man, AZ created [[Ange]], a device meant to grant eternal life embedded within [[Prism Tower]]. [[Lumiose City]] would eventually grow outward and surround the tower complex.

'''2,000 to 1,000 years before {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:'''
* The ancient Sinnoh people worshiped {{ga|Arceus}}, which they referred to as "almighty Sinnoh."

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]] are built.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''1,500 years before {{g|X and Y}}:'''
* The tree around which [[Laverre City]] was built grew during this time period.

'''1,000 years before {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* AZ arrived in Hoenn and planted a tree in front of the [[Cave of Origin]]'s entrace.
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a primal energy-filled meteor struck Hoenn, creating a crater that would become Sootopolis City in the future. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over primal energy once again. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]], defeated the two, took away their [[Primal Reversion|Primal forms]] and put them to sleep once again. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].
** AZ bore witness to this battle, stating, "It is the Δ (Delta), born of the great disturbances in this world. By the bonds born of mankind's wish and the power of the stones, it will calm the troubles that plague the world."

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{g|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
*{{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

'''Years before {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:'''
* The [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan]]s arrived in [[Hisui]] from across the sea and took the name of the Celestica people as their own. The clans both worshiped a deity known as "{{ga|Arceus|almighty Sinnoh}}", with the Diamond Clan claiming it was a {{p|Dialga|deity of time}} and the Pearl Clan claiming it was a {{p|Palkia|deity of space}}. This disagreement set off a long-running feud between the two clans. Both of the clans also came to venerate the descendants of the ancient Noble and Ride Pokémon and appointed themselves as [[warden]]s to tend to their needs. One of these wardens was [[Ingo]], who wound up in Hisui from the modern-day [[Unova]] [[region]] through unclear circumstances.

===Recent history ===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|[[Ecruteak City]]]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
*{{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
*{{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''2 years before Legends: Arceus:'''
* The [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]] arrived in [[Hisui]] to research the region due to [[Kamado]]'s previous experiences with Pokémon.
* The Galaxy Expedition Team settled in Hisui and built [[Jubilife Village]].

'''Shortly before Legends: Arceus:'''
* [[Volo]] seeks out {{P|Giratina}} and has it tear open a [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]] atop [[Mount Coronet]] in order to drive {{P|Dialga}} and {{P|Palkia}} mad and force {{Ga|Arceus}} "out of hiding".

'''At most c. 300 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*[[Poké Ball]]s are invented, being crafted by the use of [[Apricorn]]s.
*The events of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:
**{{ga|Rei}}/{{ga|Akari}} is brought from the present to the [[Hisui]] region by {{ga|Arceus}} to "seek out all Pokémon". They're found by [[Professor Laventon]] and led to [[Jubilife Village]], where they meet his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Akari}}/{{ga|Rei}}|The player character not chosen.}}, [[Cyllene]], and other members of the [[Galaxy Expedition Team]]. They join the team and start helping the Diamond and Pearl Clans quell the frenzied [[Noble Pokémon]]; however, captain [[Kamado]] suspects they're responsible for the events going on and kicks them out of the team. Rei/Akari still try to save the region with the help of [[Adaman]], [[Irida]], [[Volo]], and [[Cogita]]. They seek out the [[lake guardians]], create the [[Red Chain]], and use it to weaken {{tt|{{p|Dialga}}|Adaman is chosen}}/{{tt|{{p|Palkia}}|Irida is chosen}} before battling and catching it. Palkia/Dialga appeared afterwards, and they use the [[Origin Ball]] to catch it, saving the region from destruction. Later on, as instructed by Volo, they gather all of Arceus's [[Plate]]s. At the Temple of Sinnoh, Volo reveals his true colors and his wish to conquer Arceus and recreate the {{pkmn|universe}}, going as far as calling {{p|Giratina}} to strike them down; however, they're both still defeated.
**Hisui's first [[Pokédex]] is finished and completed, documenting at [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|least 238 species]].

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
*[[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*[[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
*The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
[[File:Loyal Three fight Ogerpon.png|250px|thumb|right|{{ga|Pecharunt}} and [[Loyal Three]] vs {{ga|Ogerpon}}]]
*The Area Zero Expedition Team reached the depths of the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], discovering [[Area Zero]] for the first time. A member of the team, a historian named [[Heath]], decided to write an expedition journal with everything they witnessed during their expedition, that journal would be known as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. Among their discoveries are the [[Paradox Pokémon]], the [[Herba Mystica]], the [[Titan Pokémon]], the {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon, and the encounter Heath had with [[Terapagos (game)|the mysterious disk Pokémon]].
*The team also planned to bring Herba Mystica to the surface for its healing effects, however they were stolen and eaten by wild Pokémon that turned into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*One lone {{p|Ursaluna}} traveled from [[Hisui]] to [[Kitakami]], settling at the [[Timeless Woods]]. Adapting to the new land allowed for it to gain both special powers and a change of appearance, becoming the only existing Bloodmoon Ursaluna, known in Kitakami as the Bloodmoon Beast.
*A man and his partner {{ga|Ogerpon}} travelled to [[Kitakami]] from a distant land and started living in [[Oni Mountain]] together. A mask maker crafted [[:Category:Masks|a brilliant set of masks]] so they could join in the village's [[Festival of Masks]] using [[Tera Shard|gems]] that belonged to the man. The two became famous around the festivals for their masks and their fame even spread out to distand lands.
*Meanwhile in [[Region#Unnamed locations|a far-off region]], an old couple with no children of their own, cared for a timid Pokémon named {{ga|Pecharunt}}. After their greed was drawn out by Pecharunt's [[Mochi|Binding Mochi]], the couple asked it to find them a brilliant set of masks rumored to exist in [[Kitakami]]. Pecharunt then travelled to the land of Kitakami, using its mochi and chains to tame and empower Pokémon it found on its way, the three Pokémon then became [[Loyal Three|its retainers]], following all of its orders.
*Once the four reached Kitakami, they attemped to steal the man and Ogerpon's masks, heavily wounding the human, only to be all defeated by Ogerpon, who slayed the three retainers and knocked Pecharunt out. However, the people of Kitakami assumed Ogerpon was a raging ogre and the trio were heroes who lost their lives protecting the village. Pecharunt however was found knocked out in a forest and was seen only as a peach that never rots.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three nameless Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*{{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero, but taking them out of the crater caused them to go back to normal.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
*{{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
*{{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
*Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''80 years prior to {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The painting "Farmers and Pokémon", which is on display at the [[Lumiose Museum]], was created, evoking a naturalistic style.

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the {{DL|Desert|In Unova|desert}}.

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*{{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
*{{wp|Apollo 11|Humans land on the Moon for the first time}}.<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
*[[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
*The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
*The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
*A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
*[[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
*Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
*The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
*[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.
[[File:Scarlet Time Machine.png|thumb|250px|[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}'s [[time machine]] in the [[Zero Lab]]]]
'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*Fascinated with the ancient Pokémon{{sup/9|S}}/future Pokémon{{sup/9|V}} depicted in Heath's Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}} [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a [[time machine]] that brings [[Paradox Pokémon]] into [[Area Zero]] from either the past{{sup/9|S}}/future{{sup/9|V}} or parallel timelines. These included two {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, Pokémon extremely similar to {{p|Cyclizar}}. The first one was friendly and curious, while the other one was aggressive and territorial.
*[[Arven]]'s parent left Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, forcing them to create an AI replica of themselves to act as their new assistant.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*[[Clavell]] becomes the director of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}.
*[[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
*[[Team Star]] is formed.

'''Shortly prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*The two Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} had a territorial battle, but when Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}} attempted to stop it, defending the passive one, they took a mortal blow from the aggressive one and passed away, leaving their AI replica on their own and allowing the passive Pokémon to escape [[Area Zero]].

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*[[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to study [[Pokédex]] systems with [[Professor Oak]].

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}:'''
*The events of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
**{{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son {{tt|{{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}}|The player character not chosen.}}, however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
*The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
**{{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
*One year before Generation II, the eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
*{{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
*{{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
*Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in Kanto.


*[[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
*A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
*Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
*A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
*[[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years, having invented a new [[Pokédex]] while working with [[Professor Oak]].

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold, Silver}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}:
**{{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[first partner Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
**{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker while he and his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}}|The player character not chosen.}},  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
*[[Hayley]], a friend of [[Bebe]], opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between {{g|Emerald}} and [[Generation VII]]'''
*10 Years prior to Generation VII
**The UB Task Force division of the [[International Police]] containing [[Looker]], [[Nanu]] and an unnamed woman are tasked to destroy an unknown number of [[Ultra Beast]]s. {{p|Guzzlord}}, at the time named UB-05 Glutton, has also been spotted in [[Alola]].
**[[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by Nanu and Looker in Alola, suggesting to have gone through the Ultra Wormhole "sometime". Anabel becomes a part of the UB Task Force and eventually Looker's superior. At some point, Nanu resigns his position.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|previously stated}}. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
*[[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
*Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
**{{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}, along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]], receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of Hilbert/Hilda's house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible, and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]], they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]], who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]], who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]], reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
*Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
*The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
*[[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
*Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
*Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
*A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
*Significant construction occurs in Unova:
**The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
**A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
**{{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
**The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
**The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
*{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}, and the leadup to {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:
**{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]], challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along 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 [[fossil]]s 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 {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on {{rt|13|Kalos}}. 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 emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.
**Despite being buried, Lysandre was saved from death by {{p|Zygarde}}, who exhausted most of its power in the process of protecting everyone from the light of the ultimate weapon. Losing most of his memories and cursed with the same long life AZ was afflicted with 3,000 years ago due to the ultimate weapon, Lysandre took on the moniker of "L" and began assisting Zygarde in restoring its power. Meanwhile, soon after Lysandre activated the ultimate weapon, the [[Ange]] device within [[Prism Tower]] awakened as well, sensing danger.

'''At least three years before [[Generation VII]]'''
*[[Mohn|Professor Mohn]] develops his theory on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, leading to discoveries on [[Ultra Beast]]s and the {{p|Cosmog}} species.
**Mohn falls through an Ultra Wormhole himself and ends up on and developing [[Poké Pelago]], leaving behind [[Nebby|a Cosmog]] and research on {{p|Nihilego}}.
**[[Lusamine]] directs methods to create more Ultra Wormholes and sets in motion the creation of the [[beast killer project]] after Mohn's loss.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
*[[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
*{{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to Alola to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
*[[Grimsley]] leaves the [[Unova]] [[Elite Four]] and comes to Alola, becoming a successful [[Mantine Surf]]er.
*[[Colress]] comes to Alola to research [[Z-Power]].
*[[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
**During this time, he joins [[Team Skull]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
*Three months prior to the events of Generation VII, [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]], and is found by [[Professor Burnet]].
*The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
**{{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their first partner Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
*The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
**Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Some time before [[Generation VIII]]''':
*Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''[[Generation VIII]]''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and their {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}}:
**{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar, challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} the [[legendary giants]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
**After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
**After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
**After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and their [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]]:
**{{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, a child who recently moved to [[Paldea]], starts their Pokémon journey with their neighbor [[Nemona]], receiving their first partner Pokémon from Director [[Clavell]] of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}. Despite being a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked Trainer, Nemona chooses to also raise a new first partner Pokémon and team alongside Florian/Juliana. Soon after their departure from [[Cabo Poco]], Florian/Juliana encounters a mysterious Pokémon called {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} and a boy named [[Arven]], the son of [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who gives them the Pokémon's [[Poké Ball]]. Arriving in [[Mesagoza]], Florian/Juliana learns about the [[Terastal phenomenon]], saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by a group of academy delinquents called [[Team Star]], and is contacted by Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, who tells asks them to look after Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} in their stead. Three days later, the academy's independent study assignment, the Treasure Hunt, sends academy students to search for their own personal treasure across the region.
**Encouraged by Nemona, Florian/Juliana starts taking on the eight [[Gym]]s across Paldea to earn eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] and become a Champion like her. Along the way, they encounter the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of Paldea, members of the Paldea [[Elite Four]], and Top Champion [[Geeta]], as well as battle Nemona on several occasions. With eight Gym Badges in hand, Florian/Juliana travels to the {{pal|Pokémon League}}, defeating the Elite Four and Geeta to become a Champion-ranked Trainer. An enthusiastic Nemona then challenges them to one more battle, happy to be able battle without holding back anymore. Despite losing, Nemona is still happy to see Florian/Juliana having become as strong as they have.
** A mysterious individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation called "Operation Starfall". Clavell, disguised as a student named Clive, accompanies them on their journey to defeat the team's five squads at their respective bases around Paldea. During this quest, Florian/Juliana learns that members of Team Star are actually not bullies, but falsely accused victims of bullying themselves. Once all five squads have been defeated, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as Team Star's mysterious Big Boss and challenges Florian/Juliana to one last confrontation at the academy, where they are revealed to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell takes off his disguise and issues a formal apology to Team Star, revoking their threat of being expelled.
**Arven enlists Florian/Juliana's help in defeating the five [[Titan Pokémon]] around Paldea and collecting their respective [[Herba Mystica]], mythical herbs said to have amazing healing capabilities. During this quest, Arven reveals that he wants to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his seriously injured partner Pokémon, {{p|Mabosstiff}}. In consuming some of the Herba Mystica itself, Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} also regains some of its lost abilities. One Mabosstiff has been fully healed, a call from Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}} summons Florian/Juliana to [[Area Zero]] in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].
**With Nemona, Penny, and Arven's independent storylines completed, they join Florian/Juliana on their journey down to Area Zero. At the very bottom of the area, they discover the Professor's laboratory, the [[Zero Lab]], and not only discover the existence of mysterious Pokémon called [[Paradox Pokémon]] and find out that the Professor constructed a [[Time travel|time machine]] to pull them into the modern day from a different era, but learn that the Professor is actually [[Death|dead]], with a robot equipped with an artificial intelligence having been talking to them throughout their adventure. Following the AI's request, Florian/Juliana assists them in stopping the time machine from flooding Paldea with an influx of Paradox Pokémon, though the AI is forced to travel to another era using the machine to stop it completely. Returning back to the academy, Florian/Juliana eases back to their school life and takes part in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] to crown the strongest Trainer at the academy.
**Sometime during their journey, Florian/Juliana joins several other students on a class trip to the land of [[Kitakami]] in the east, organized in cooperation with [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]. Two students of Blueberry Academy, a timid boy named [[Kieran]] and his aggressive big sister [[Carmine]], are Kitakami natives and meet Florian/Juliana on their arrival to [[Mossui Town]]. The students are told to learn of the history of Kitakami by visiting three signboards that detail the story of {{p|Ogerpon}} and the [[Loyal Three]]. Florian/Juliana pairs up with Kieran for this task. During the first night of the annual [[Festival of Masks]], Florian/Juliana and Carmine have an encounter with Ogerpon, which Carmine forces them to keep secret from Kieran. The next day, Florian/Juliana and Carmine learn that the Loyal Three were actually the bad guys, while Ogerpon was their victim, the opposite of what most people of Kitakami believe. Kieran, overhearing the story, feels betrayed for having been kept from learning the truth about Florian/Juliana and Carmine's encounter with Ogerpon. When the Loyal Three are suddenly resurrected from their grave and steal Ogerpon's three masks from [[Kitakami Hall]], Florian/Juliana work hard to retrieve them, while Kieran succeeds in convincing the townspeople of Ogerpon's innocence. Instead of returning to its home, however, Ogerpon chooses to come with Florian/Juliana, making Kieran feel even more betrayed when he and Carmine are forced to return to Blueberry Academy.
**After the stopping the time machine and the events of [[The Teal Mask]], Florian/Juliana travels to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student, where Kieran is revealed to have become the Champion of the school's {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}. Despite their exchange student status, Florian/Juliana is eventually approved to receive a permission to participate in it. Defeating the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}, Florian/Juliana is given the right to challenge Kieran, who, despite his significant improvement, ultimately loses to them once again. After his defeat, [[Briar]], a teacher at Blueberry Academy, invites Florian/Juliana, Carmine, and Kieran to join her on an expedition to Area Zero to discover {{p|Terapagos}}. They succeed in accessing the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and finding Terapagos, which Kieran hopes to use to finally defeat Florian/Juliana. When Terapagos's powers go out of control, however, he is instead forced to join Florian/Juliana in defeating it, allowing Florian/Juliana to catch it for themselves. Kieran, experiencing a change of heart, reconciles with Florian/Juliana as they return to Blueberry Academy.

'''Some time after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*Former [[Team Flare]] members [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]] established [[Team Flare Nouveau]].
*[[Siebold]] retired as a member of the Kalos [[Elite Four]] in order to focus on improving his culinary skills.
*[[Malva]] of the Kalos Elite Four disappeared from public view, leaving her current whereabouts unknown.
*[[Professor Sycamore]] resigned as the head of the {{kal|Pokémon Research Lab}}, leaving [[Mable]] as the acting director while traveling to another region alongside [[Trevor]] to conduct research.
*[[Tierno]] left Kalos and traveled to [[Unova]], becoming known as a successful dancer.
*A {{p|Darkrai}} wandered into Lumiose City and was exposed to the power leaking out of [[Ange]].

'''One year after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The [[Gare de Lumiose]] was built, forming a railway network connecting [[Lumiose City]] to a nearby airport. A grand opening ceremony was held, but only Pokémon attended.

'''Two years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The [[Quasartico Inc.]] office building in Lumiose City was established, as the company was assigned to work on Lumiose City's urban redevelopment plan.

'''Three years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
[[File:Prism Tower Mega Power ZA.png|thumb|250px|Prism Tower emitting Mega Power]]
*[[AZ]] approached Quasartico Inc. with a warning that Lumiose City is in peril. Quasartico Inc. soon began to investigate these claims.
*Some time afterward, while investigating [[Prism Tower]] for repairs and improvements, Quasartico Inc. discovered a strange energy emitting from the tower, which they also detected in various places in Lumiose City. The company dubbed this energy "[[Mega Power]]" and speculated that this power is capable of causing Rogue Mega Evolution.
*Quasartico Inc. closed the Prism Tower to the public for "renovation work". The [[Lumiose Gym|Lumiose City Gym]] housed within the tower was closed as well.
*Many wild Pokémon began arriving to Lumiose City, as if drawn to the Mega Power emanating from Prism Tower. Quasartico Inc. established [[wild zone]]s to contain the wild Pokémon, specifically to prevent Rogue Mega Evolved Pokémon from rampaging in the city. The wild Pokémon outbreaks in Lumiose City also caused the {{DL|Lumiose City|Gogoat Shuttle}} service to be discontinued, due to the {{p|Gogoat}} becoming skittish.
*At AZ's request, Quasartico Inc. established the [[Z-A Royale]] as a ploy to find the strongest Mega Evolution user in Lumiose City. Competitors are lured with the promise of a wish being granted to any Trainer who reaches Rank A, provided it is within the company's ability to do so. Certain top-ranked competitors are given [[Mega Ring]]s and [[Mega Stone]]s to Mega Evolve their own Pokémon.
*[[Lebanne]] was defeated in a battle against [[Jacinthe]] and, per the promise that the former made herself, had to wear her current outfit and act fancy in Jacinthe's presence.

'''Four and a half years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*Quasartico Inc. witnessed the phenomenon of [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] occuring for the first time. AZ and his Floette tried to quell the Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon, but couldn't keep up with the battle; [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] stepped in afterward and battled the Pokémon in his place.
*[[Ansha]] happened upon {{p|Hoopa}}, noticing that it seemed to have lost a battle against a Pokémon it played a prank on. Ansha fed Hoopa one of her homemade [[donut]]s, making it befriend her and follow her around ever since. Through Hoopa's {{m|Hyperspace Hole}}, she visited a [[dimension]] later named [[Hyperspace Lumiose]], where she saw a {{p|Rayquaza}} and decided to catch it for [[Diantha|her mother]].

'''Some time before {{g|Legends: Z-A}}''':
*[[Ingo]] returned from ancient [[Hisui]] to the modern-day [[Unova]] and reunited with his brother [[Emmet]]. With his return, the [[Battle Subway]]'s Multi Train returned to service.
*The original [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]] was rediscovered in [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Volo]] donated his ancient Sinnoh people outfit to the [[Lumiose Museum]].

'''A few days before {{g|Legends: Z-A}}''':
*The former Galar Champion [[Leon]] attended an invitation from [[Jacinthe]] and her [[Society of Battle Connoisseurs]] to present a lecture at her event.

'''Five years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The events of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:
**{{ga|Paxton}}/{{ga|Harmony}} arrived at Lumiose City and met [[Taunie]]/[[Urbain]] for the first time, who gave them their [[first partner Pokémon]], guided them through the city's [[Z-A Royale]], and had them stay in [[Hotel Z]], where they eventually become an official member of [[Team MZ]].
**As Paxton/Harmony rose through the ranks of Z-A Royale, they encountered a Rogue Mega {{p|Absol}} and quelled it with the help of AZ's {{p|Lucario}} that he lent to the player. This incident caught the attention of Quasartico Inc., and after being tested by the Quasartico Inc. secretary [[Vinnie]], Team MZ is tasked to deal with the instances of Rogue Mega Evolutions popping all throughout Lumiose City.
**The Pokémon {{p|Zygarde}}, who guided Paxton/Harmony to the Rogue Mega Absol in the first place, challenged the player to a battle. The Zygarde was accompanied by [[Lysandre]], having lost his memories and now calling himself "L", who advised Paxton/Harmony to become a strong Trainer worthy of Zygarde's approval, and oversaw their growth as they fight more and more Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
**Upon reaching Rank B in the Z-A Royale, Paxton/Harmony met former [[Team Flare]] members [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]], part of the [[Team Flare Nouveau]]. Through Grisham, Paxton/Harmony explored [[Lysandre Labs]] and learned about the ultimate weapon and Lysandre's original plans with it, as well as another device related to the ultimate weapon hidden within [[Prism Tower]]. L, having his memories gradually return, also encountered Paxton/Harmony at his former lab. L explained that he originally wanted to activate the ultimate weapon and the Prism Tower device together, but settled for activating just the ultimate weapon as he could not find [[AZ's Floette|AZ's Eternal Flower Floette]] meant to activate the Prism Tower device. L also explained that him firing the ultimate weapon caused the Prism Tower device to awaken, and that Zygarde must reach its full power to stop the Prism Tower device.
**After Paxton/Harmony reached Rank A, AZ revealed to Team MZ that he was the one that built the Prism Tower device, known as [[Ange]], 2,000 years ago to protect Lumiose City and grant eternal life. However, the ultimate weapon being used five years ago caused Ange to improperly awaken and emit its Mega Power all over the city, causing Rogue Mega Evolution. AZ explained that a Mega Evolution user must Mega Evolve his Floette and together reach the control panel within Ange; afterward, the tower would assume its true form of Ange Floette, and only then can it be stopped from destroying the city.
**The energy emitted from Prism Tower reached its breaking point, causing Team MZ to enact the plan as stated. Taunie/Urbain Mega Evolved AZ's Floette and the two reach the control panel of Ange and have Floette absorb the tower's Mega Power, only for the tower to entrap the two and go berserk as "Hyperrogue Ange Floette". The other members of Team MZ, together with all the other Z-A Royale participants they've encountered thus far, helped Paxton/Harmony reach Zygarde on the other side of the city. Paxton/Harmony and Zygarde together defeated Ange Floette, utilizing Mega Evolution to Mega Evolve Zygarde and have it use its {{m|Nihil Light}} move to eliminate Ange for good.
**Some time after the incident with Prism Tower, AZ passed away of natural causes. He left behind his will to Team MZ, and his Lucario, originally given to him from [[Korrina]], to Paxton/Harmony as a token of gratitude. Team MZ and Quasartico Inc. both agreed to continue the Z-A Royale in AZ's memory, rechristening it as the Infinite Z-A Royale.
**The Prism Tower, having been destroyed due to the awakening of Ange, is left in its ruined state. The former site of Prism Tower is reestablished as a wild zone, known as [[Wild Zone 20]].
**The incident with Prism Tower attracted {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, which Paxton/Harmony caught. L challenged Paxton/Harmony to a battle, and invited them to the site of the Prism Tower ruins for a battle against Zygarde. After the battle, L gave them the [[Zygarde Cube]]. Having fully internalized the errors of his ways and anticipating the 3,000 years he will live for, L set off for his own journey.
**Hyperspace Lumiose fully manifested itself in Lumiose City, threatening to swallow up the real Lumiose. Team MZ began investigating Hyperspace Lumiose with the assistance of Ansha and Korrina. Eventually, they discovered that the strange dimension was created by a Darkrai that had been exposed to Ange's Mega Power and gone Rogue as a result. Upon the defeat and capture of the Rogue Mega Darkrai in [[Hyperspace Newmoon Nightmare]], Hyperspace Lumiose stopped expanding, though it still lingered.
**By the request of Ansha, Team MZ helped her to track down the Rayquaza she saw in Hyperspace, with Paxton/Harmony eventually catching it. After some thinking, Ansha allowed Paxton/Harmony to take care of it for now.

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Colosseum===
*In the [[Orre]] region, a young man named [[Wes]] betrays [[Team Snagem]], destroying [[Snagem Hideout|their base]] and stealing their only portable [[Snag Machine]], a device that allows one to steal Pokémon already owned by other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He subsequently rescues a girl named [[Rui]], who has the ability to see the dark auras produced by [[Shadow Pokémon]], Pokémon turned into heartless fighting machines by the criminal syndicate [[Cipher]]. Wes and Rui set out to [[Snagging|snag]] all of the Shadow Pokémon across Orre in order to thwart Cipher's plans and [[Purification|purify]] the corrupted Pokémon back to their original states. In doing so, Wes repeatedly defeats Cipher's four {{tc|Cipher Admin|Admins}}, ultimately confronting and defeating their boss [[Evice]] at the organization's base at [[Realgam Tower]]. Evice is arrested, and with Wes capturing and purifying the few remaining Shadow Pokémon, Orre returns to a state of peace.

===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness ===
*Five years after [[Wes]] and [[Rui]]'s heroic tale, [[Cipher]] resurfaces in [[Orre]] with a new army of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. In Wes's absence, a boy named [[Michael]], armed with a new [[Snag Machine]] and the new [[purification]] system known as the [[Purify Chamber]] created by [[Professor Krane]], sets out to take down Cipher once more. In the process, he also encounters the former {{tc|Cipher Admin}} and a current small-time criminal [[Miror B.]], who's likewise after any strong Shadow Pokémon he can find. After stopping Cipher's takeover of the [[ONBS]] news station, thwarting their plans to impersonate the citizens of [[Phenac City]], getting his Snag Machine stolen by and retrieving it from [[Team Snagem]], and destroying Cipher's [[Cipher Key Lair|Shadow Pokémon factory]], Michael uses the [[Robo Kyogre]] built by the eccentric inventor [[Dr. Kaminko]] to make his way to Cipher's base on [[Citadark Isle]]. Defeating an army of {{tc|Cipher Peon}}s and all the new Cipher Admins along the way, he finally confronts Cipher's Grand Master [[Greevil]] and his ultimate Shadow Pokémon, the supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Lugia]]. With Greevil and Lugia eventually bested, Cipher is defeated once more. Convinced by one of his sons, [[Eldes]], to atone for his wrongdoings, Greevil turns himself in. Michael then proceeds to purify Shadow Lugia with the Purify Chamber and snag the last remaining Shadow Pokémon from Miror B., ending the second "Shadow incident" and restoring peace to Orre once more.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Pokopia===
*{{g|Pokopia}} takes place in the far future<ref>[[Human Records#Newspapers|The Legendary Ninja Family]]: Koga, a Fuchsia City Gym Leader in the distant past</ref>, implied to be at least a century after the main series games.<ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Message from the Poké Mart]]: CDs are cool little gadgets used by our great-great-grandparents to listen to all their favorite music.</ref>
*Some time before {{g|Pokopia}}, [[Team Rocket]] reforms in [[Kanto]] under a new boss.<ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Team R Grunt's journal #2]]</ref> Dozens of huge, repeated hurricanes strike [[Alola|a region]] but news of this event is prevented from leaving the region by a [[Aether Foundation|conservation foundation]]. The foundation know that this disaster will spread throughout the entire world and cannot be stopped, and so form a plan with other regions to evacuate all of humanity into space, while all of the Pokémon in the world are to be stored and protected in a [[Pokémon Storage System|massive computer system]] in a plan called the Pokémon Conservation Project.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Hacker's confessions]]</ref> The general public become aware of the disaster as increasingly intense weather abnormalities lead to calamities striking each region, and rumors begin to spread of the plan to evacuate humanity into space.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Professor's diary]]</ref><ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Poké Life Dev Diary]]</ref> Team Rocket discover that the evacuation plan is set to send their members to different areas in order to break up the group, and decide to build their own rocket in secret. Before they can finish gathering resources, the [[International Police]] apprehend the group, leaving behind a single grunt in the disguised rocket.<ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Team R Grunt's journals]]</ref> As humanity begins the Pokémon Conservation Project and starts evacuating, a computer technician working for the foundation realizes that if anything goes wrong they would be left in space without enough fuel to return, leaving the computer system without maintenance. As such they add a fail-safe to scan for habitable environments and release stored Pokémon suited to those environments if maintenance is not performed for a long period of time and the system begins to approach its limits.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Hacker's confessions #6]]</ref> Almost all Pokémon are put into the Pokémon Center system with only a few such as [[Professor Tangrowth]] remaining in the wild, while humanity evacuates into space.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Professor's diary #5]]</ref>
*An unknown amount of time later the fail-safe activates, releasing [[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] and beginning the events of {{g|Pokopia}}. During the course of the game Ditto finds the rocket built by Team Rocket and provides the grunt still inside with the resources needed to launch. The game ends with the rocket traveling through interstellar space to reach a human space station. It is stated that the rocket carries more than enough fuel to power a return journey.<ref>[[Human Records#Notes|Grunt's journal (brainstorming)]]</ref>

==In animation==
{{main|Timeline of events in Pokémon the Series}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|History of the Pokémon world (Adventures)}}

==Notes==
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
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Various items can be found in [[Pokémon Pokopia]] that expand upon the lore of the game. These are collected under the Human Records section of the collection.

==Newspapers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Road Closure Announcement
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "Cycling Road will be closed on the 7th for inspection<br>and repair from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. the<br>following day.<br><br>The road will not be accessible to the public during<br>that time, so we recommend making your travel<br>plans early."
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| The Legendary Ninja Family
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "The region in question was once inhabited by a<br>famous clan of ninjas.<br><br>Koga, a Fuchsia City Gym Leader in the distant past,<br>and his daughter, Janine, were both members of<br>this clan."
|Ninja outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Recycling Slogan Contest (Youth)
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Garbage<br>And<br>Recycling<br>Belong<br>Out of sight!<br>Dispose<br>Of<br>Refuse!<br><br>Mischa — 3rd Grade, Trainers’ School"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Vermilion Ranks No. 1 for 4th Year!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Vermilion City has been awarded first place on the<br>Most Livable Cities list, making this the fourth<br>consecutive year that our city has received this honor.<br><br>The city scored highly due to its abundance of natural<br>beauty, which has been preserved despite ongoing<br>urban development, as well as its many sightseeing<br>spots. The gorgeous view of the harbor at night was<br>cited as one of the main deciding factors."
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Artificial Hot Springs Now Open!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "On the 8th of this month, an artificial hot spring<br>debuted in Area 7’s communal bath area.<br><br>This hot spring recreates the quality spring water<br>found in Lavaridge Town in the Hoenn region.<br><br>If it proves popular, there are plans to install hot<br>springs in each area."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Celadon Department Store Reopens
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "On the 20th of this month, the Celadon Department<br>Store will open its doors with a fresh new look<br>in Area 2!<br><br>Comment from the manager:<br>Our product selection has changed, but we will<br>continue to greet our customers with our usual<br>welcoming care and service."
| Psychic Master outfit
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Big Bargain Sale!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The ever-popular Full Heal is available at a<br>25 percent discount for a limited time only!<br>Limit three per customer. Only available in-store!<br><br>Poké Mart<br>Saffron City Branch"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sabrina Sets Sights on Big Screen!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Gym Leader Sabrina of the Saffron City Gym is set to<br>make her silver-screen debut at last! She will appear<br>in a new movie produced by the Unova region's<br>Pokéstar Studios.<br><br>Details about her role have not yet been released,<br>but expectations are high among Sabrina’s fans,<br>who hope to see her as the lead."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| This Week's Must-See Highlights
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The internationally acclaimed and award-winning film<br>“Dream: If Only We Could Meet” will finally make its<br>small-screen debut on the 9th of this month.<br><br>They met and went on a journey together in a dream,<br>but when each awoke, the other was nowhere to be<br>found. Was it nothing more than a dream? Perhaps...<br><br>We hope you enjoy this wistful and heartwarming<br>story of Gengar and Mismagius!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Weather Report (December 4)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Clear with periodic clouds. Expect light showers in<br>some areas.<br><br>No warnings or reports about volcanic eruptions have<br>been issued."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| March Issue Preview
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Floating and Bobbing:<br>Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon<br><br>Do you know the sad yet heartwarming tale of<br>this Pokémon?<br><br>In this issue, we'll present a newly interpreted<br>retelling of a certain region’s little-known folktale<br>that was passed down through the ages."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| TV Schedule: April 12 (Tuesday)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "2:00 PM: Your Local Puppy Pokémon Spotlight<br>Two Fidough siblings form a strong bond with the<br>owner of Mesagoza’s most popular bakery.<br>You won't make it through this story with dry eyes!"
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|}

==Diary Entries==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Kenan's diary
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "March 7 — Sunny<br><br>Today I played with Kenta in the park.<br><br>Kenta says he’s gonna move soon, but he'll come<br>back when he’s older.<br><br>We promised to play in the park again together<br>when we grow up."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sailor Dylan's diary
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The sea is really rough today. The ship keeps swaying<br>back and forth. And swaying...and swaying...<br><br>It's all I can do to write in this diary right now, but...<br>Ugh... I don’t feel so good... I might not be able to<br>write much mo—"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Katie's journal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "May 7<br>I can’t think of anything! I need to have FOUR design<br>proposals ready in two days, but I’m coming up blank!<br><br>I was begging my Smeargle for help, and he scribbled<br>some random patterns on a piece of paper and<br>handed it to me. Are those design pitches? That’s<br>so cute!<br><br>Actually...that gives me an idea. Back to work!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #1
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I doubt anyone will ever read this, but the memories<br>of my experiences are too much to bear alone, so I’ve<br>decided to confide in this diary.<br><br>I'm a nameless hacker. I infiltrate the networks of<br>huge corporations, steal their secrets, and sell them<br>to their rivals.<br><br>I already have more than enough money,<br>but it’s fun peering behind the scenes, so it’s almost<br>like a hobby for me.<br><br>I donate al! the money I don’t use to things like<br>Pokémon conservation groups.<br><br>Ever since I was a kid, I've liked computers and<br>Pokémon more than people."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "It happened when I was hacking into a server in<br>another region for fun and stumbled on a system<br>with excessively high security.<br><br>Finding these sorts of things is always a thrill.<br>It took a lot of effort, but once I breached it,<br>all I could find was what seemed like trivial data<br>about weather patterns.<br><br>It was anticlimactic, but it made me think...<br><br>Why would someone put so much effort into hiding<br>something like this? That nagged at me.<br><br>So I dove back in. It took a lot of work, but I learned<br>how to make sense of the weather data. I was able to<br>gather that a natural disaster had struck that region—<br>dozens of huge, repeated hurricanes.<br><br>That's the only conclusion I could draw, but I’d never<br>heard news about a disaster like that."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "If a disaster of that scale had really happened,<br>surely it would have received both local and<br>global attention.<br><br>With that thought, I remembered a foundation active<br>in that region.<br><br>They were known for their passion for Pokémon<br>conservation efforts. I had even donated to them.<br>I thought that an organization of that scale<br>might be able to influence media so that no news of<br>the disaster leaked outside the region.<br><br>I spent countless days infiltrating the foundation's<br>servers, looking into any data I could lay my hands<br>on. And sure enough, it gradually became clear that<br>they were involved.<br><br>I finally fell asleep after repeated all-nighters.<br>When I woke up, I was surrounded by members of<br>the foundation."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #4
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Apparently I’d left traces when I hacked the servers.<br>That was enough for them to track me down.<br><br>The people from the foundation were surprisingly<br>polite, and they explained what was happening<br>in detail.<br><br>I have no intention of writing it all here.<br><br>The important thing is that someday this disaster<br>will spread throughout the entire world.<br><br>They said that humanity in its current state can’t<br>prevent it.<br><br>The foundation, together with other regions, had<br>formed a plan to evacuate all of humanity into space.<br>The plan was already in motion. My head was<br>spinning at the outrageous tale.<br><br>So what would become of Pokémon? When I put the<br>question to them, they described their “Pokémon<br>Conservation Project” and asked for my help."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "While humanity is evacuated into space, all of the<br>Pokémon in the world are to be stored and protected<br>in a massive computer system. That is the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>An incredible plan. But the foundation members said<br>that in order to avoid panic they had to keep both<br>the disaster and the project out of the public eye as<br>much as possible.<br><br>Naturally this left them shorthanded.<br><br>Skilled computer technicians were in particularly<br>high demand.<br><br>That's why the foundation sought me out after I<br>discovered the disaster—recruitment.<br><br>I took them up on their offer.<br><br>Until this point, I had always lived as I pleased.<br>But if I could save Pokémon using my skills, I had<br>to do it.<br><br>The work was tough but also rewarding.<br><br>Eventually, the public began to take notice of the<br>disaster. The foundation gradually evacuated<br>those who noticed to a “safe place,” but to avoid<br>panic, they waited until the last minute to tell people<br>that their destination was space.<br><br>In the middle of this unbelievable situation, I found<br>a flaw in the plan."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In order to escape the disaster, humanity would<br>temporarily take refuge in space while Pokémon<br>would be safely stored in a computer system.<br>This was the general overview of the plan.<br><br>But no computer system will keep running forever.<br><br>The foundation planned to send a select few<br>members back to the planet at regular intervals to<br>perform ongoing maintenance.<br><br>But for humanity to survive in space for any length of<br>time, it would take a tremendous amount of energy.<br>I calculated that even a slight deviation from the<br>original plan would result in insufficient energy to<br>return, leaving humankind stranded in space for<br>dozens, or even hundreds, of years.<br><br>If that happened, the essential system protecting the<br>Pokémon would eventually cease to function.<br><br>So I decided to add a little touch of my own to the<br>system’s programming.<br><br>First, it will continuously check the weather data<br>across the globe in search of environments that can<br>prove even slightly habitable to Pokémon.<br><br>Next, if maintenance is not performed for a long<br>period of time and the system begins to approach<br>its limits, it will release the Pokémon most suited<br>to those environments.<br><br>Of course, ideally humans will return someday and<br>live alongside Pokémon once more.<br><br>But on the off chance humanity never returns from<br>space...I think releasing the Pokémon into a wild<br>world rather than leaving them asleep in a computer<br>would be a happier outcome.<br><br>It may sound strange coming from the program’s<br>creator, but I hope it never has to run."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #1
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My field survey on Cinnabar proved quite fruitful.<br><br>I spoke with Pokémon Professors from other regions<br>and gained a number of insights for my own research.<br><br>Many folks were very concerned about possible<br>effects the recent weather disturbances may be<br>having on Pokémon.<br><br>On my way home, I found a young Tangela.<br><br>He appeared injured and weak, so I used a Potion<br>to heal him. He seemed to take a liking to me and<br>toddled along behind me.<br><br>I wasn’t sure what to do at first. I ended up bringing<br>him home with me, figuring he might be a good<br>playmate for my grandchild."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #2
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My grandchild plays with Tangela a lot these days.<br>They both seem to be having so much fun. Just<br>watching them warms my heart.<br><br>Tangela shows interest in any and all human activities.<br>When I’m working on the computer, he stares intently<br>at my screen with a curious expression.<br><br>Trainers who come to visit me also play with<br>Tangela, and...<br>Tangela seems intrigued by the items they use. He<br>looks enthralled by things like Pokédexes and<br>Poké Balls.<br><br>Are all Tangela brimming with curiosity?<br>Or is this little one just special?<br><br>Pokémon really are fascinating. There’s always more<br>to learn about them!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Today there was a gathering attended by Pokémon<br>Professors from every region. We had a surprising<br>announcement in store.<br><br>Increasingly intense weather abnormalities—and the<br>calamities striking each region as a result—show no<br>sign of slowing down.<br><br>At this rate, predictions suggest that we will no<br>longer be able to obtain enough food and energy<br>to continue living on this planet.<br><br>And we learned that a plan was secretly in motion to<br>evacuate all of humanity into space.<br><br>It also seemed that, with a few exceptions, it will not<br>be possible to bring Pokemon with us.<br><br>Of course some immediately raised their voices in<br>protest, which is when we heard about the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "It was decided that we will take part in the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>It’s a plan to safely store all Pokémon on the planet<br>in a massive computer system while humanity takes<br>refuge in space.<br><br>I can’t be sure that such a thing is even possible,<br>and being parted from our Pokémon will be terribly<br>painful, but...<br>this may be the only way that people and Pokémon<br>will be able to live together again someday.<br><br>I was also asked to join a survey team after we move<br>to space, but I held off on responding.<br><br>After humanity relocates, a small group will be sent<br>back to the planet to survey the environment and do<br>maintenance on the conservation system. But given<br>my age, I don’t know if I'll still be spry enough to be<br>of much help. I think it’s a task best left to the young."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Something shocking has happened.<br><br>The Pokémon Conservation Project is progressing<br>smoothly, and the time came for my Tangela to join<br>the others.<br><br>In the hopes of avoiding a tearful scene, I waited until<br>my grandchild was asleep before entrusting Tangela<br>to one of the other project members. But later that<br>night, I received word that Tangela had run off.<br><br>Tangela was like family. He should have been<br>accustomed to humans. How could this have<br>happened?<br><br>I have a theory.<br>Tangela was likely trying to get back to our home.<br><br>But it’s nearly time for my family to set off for space.<br>Even if Tangela were to make it safely home...<br>by the time he arrives, we'll no longer be there.<br><br>I feel agonizingly helpless knowing there's nothing I<br>can do.<br><br>Nothing, that is, but hope that the project staff find<br>Tangela and keep him safe..."
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The day of departure finally arrived, and Tangela was<br>still nowhere to be found.<br><br>So I decided to join the survey team after all.<br><br>It will give me the opportunity to return to the planet<br>periodically, and I can search when I’m there.<br><br>If there are any strange machines or rare tools on the<br>ship, I should borrow them.<br><br>Then I'll find Tangela and show them to him.<br><br>I'm certain he’lI examine them with his usual curiosity.<br><br>Until then...please, be safe."
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Chef's diary
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "March 13<br><br>Charlotte appears to be interested in cooking! I tried<br>teaching her a bit, and she’s really quite good at it.<br>She's very dexterous with those little Greedent<br>hands, and it took almost no time before she was<br>able to help me out with simple tasks.<br><br>June 27<br><br>Charlotte’s an eager eater, but the one food she<br>doesn’t like is Chesto Berries. She made a rather<br>strained expression when I fed her some.<br><br>A chef shouldn’t be picky about things like that, but<br>I'd feel bad forcing her to eat something she doesn’t<br>like. What to do...<br><br>July 3<br><br>I made a special soup just for Charlotte using Chesto<br>Berries as a secret ingredient. She seemed to really<br>like it, and she appeared very satisfied as she finished<br>off the whole pot! I wonder how shocked she'd be if<br>she knew it had Chesto Berries. I look forward to the<br>day when she figures it out."
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|}

==Magazines==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Message from the Poké Mart
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "We all know that everyone’s beloved music streaming<br>services are being forced to shut down one by one<br>due to the steep rise of server fees all over the world.<br><br>While music lovers are still mourning the loss of these<br>streaming services, it isn’t all bad news in the world<br>of music! It’s our pleasure to share a little about a<br>technological blast from the past—compact discs (CDs)!<br><br>CDs are cool little gadgets used by our great-great-<br>grandparents to listen to all their favorite music.<br>Each CD can hold a little over 10 songs, making it<br>easy to find a new favorite and listen to it over and<br>over again!<br><br>And that’s not all!<br><br>Each CD is a one-time purchase, which means that<br>there's no need for a subscription fee—no matter how<br>many times you listen!<br><br>Poké Mart is working hard to create a solid lineup of<br>CDs for music lovers to choose from. We hope to be<br>THE destination for all those who want music in their<br>life—now and forever!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| A Surprise in the Garden
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "“I just got this weird feeling when I was out in the<br>garden. Parasect was acting restless too, so I asked<br>it to dig here.”<br><br>With that, Caroline smiled and showed us a<br>mysterious fossil."
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Selection of Pokémon Greetings
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Minccino, Pikachu, and Other Pokémon with<br>Distinctive Tail-Based Greetings<br><br>In today’s world, so much about Pokémon ecology<br>has been explained through research. This time,<br>we've collected a special set of articles focused on<br>Pokémon greetings!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| This Year's Top Trend!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Undercuts and half updos are yesterday's news! This<br>year’s hottest trend is the center part!<br><br>A hugely famous influencer recently posted a selfie<br>with a new parted hairstyle, and fans are going wild!<br>Young people everywhere are adopting this hairstyle<br>in droves!"
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| Unmasking the True Misty!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Misty!<br><br>Misty, Gym Leader of the Cerulean City Gym, always<br>has a packed schedule, but she kindly gave us a full<br>day of her time for a comprehensive interview!<br><br>August's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will<br>be all about Misty, the tomboyish mermaid! Don’t miss<br>the stunning photo shoot—it’s sure to make a splash!"
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| Interview for the Ages!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "We managed to track down the renowned Kenzo,<br>owner of the largest building in the area, for a<br>special interview!<br><br>“My family has dreamed of constructing a building<br>here for generations,” said a tearful Kenzo, with<br>Machamp by his side. Machamp had also helped<br>with the construction.<br><br>Read on for the interview covering this man’s<br>remarkable life! (Average reading time: 4.5 hours)"
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| Recruiting New Members!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The Pokémon Fan Club is currently seeking<br>new members.<br><br>If you're interested in joining, please visit the office!"
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| Unmasking the True Lt. Surge!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Lieutenant Surge!<br><br>Lt. Surge, Gym Leader of the Vermilion City Gym,<br>may look intimidating, but you might be surprised<br>by the gentler side he shows when he’s with his<br>beloved Pokémon.<br><br>December's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly<br>will focus on Lt. Surge, the Lightning Lieutenant!<br>You'll see him in a whole new light!"
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| Contest Winner!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The online Pokémon Contest on the fourth of this<br>month was won by none other than Isabelle and<br>Vulcan the Ninetales of the Vermilion City Pokémon<br>Fan Club!<br><br>Vulcan received 15,000 likes that day, beating the<br>second-place winner by a wide margin."
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| Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Recently, there have been many reports of people<br>going missing after walking alone at night. We spoke<br>with a person we'll call “M,” who managed to escape<br>in the nick of time.<br><br>“Someone was waving their hand at me from down<br>the street. I ran away immediately, and I think that’s<br>what saved me,” said M.<br><br>Several survivors have speculated that these<br>disappearances may be the work of a ghost Pokémon."
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| Enjoy an Extravagant Voyage
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "You may notice that the S.S. Anne is a bit different<br>this year! The cruise route has been updated to bring<br>new experiences to our customers.<br><br>Wouldn't you like to take a leisurely tour around the<br>world on a luxury cruise ship?<br><br>For more information, please call the following..."
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| Seize the Week (Vol. 8)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The Poké Ball variation we'd like to showcase this<br>week is none other than the Love Ball!<br><br>This odd ball makes it easier to catch Pokémon when<br>yours is the opposite gender! What's not to love?<br><br>Did you all know about this ball?"
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| Ophthalmology Journal (Spring)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Abstract<br><br>Pidgeot possess high visual acuity. This study focused<br>on comparing the eyes of Pidgeot to other Pokémon,<br>and as a result, it successfully identified a specific<br>DNA strand that impacts eyesight. This DNA strand<br>demands further research, specifically with<br>applications in mind for restoring sight to humans.<br><br>Celadon University Research Team"
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 866)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "More and more people are finding themselves low on<br>sleep recently due to the rapid and unexpected<br>changes in their environment.<br><br>In this issue, we'll offer some ideas that can help to<br>get your sleep back on track, including information<br>on aromatherapy and hot baths. Better sleep at night<br>starts with a more relaxing day!"
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| Bug Love (September Issue)
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| "This issue's feature article is all about Vespiquen!<br>What is the Beehive Pokémon’s surprising reaction<br>when given honey? Read on to find out!"
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| Gym Leader Monthly (July Issue)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Brock!<br><br>Brock, Gym Leader of the Pewter City Gym, has built<br>up a rock-hard defense using his well-trained muscles<br>and Pokémon--but what's behind that hard exterior?<br><br>July's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will be<br>all about the rock-solid Pokémon Trainer Brock! Just<br>what is the secret to his stoicism?!"
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| Message from the Game Corner
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Notice from the Celadon Game Comer:<br><br>We've recently received reports of suspicious-looking<br>characters spotted around our facility, and some<br>customers have expressed that they feel frightened<br>or unsafe playing here.<br><br>Our customers’ peace of mind is of the utmost<br>importance to us, so we've increased security patrols<br>on the premises."
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| Black Belt Weekly (Vol. 48)
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Osu! The Fighting Fists and Feet is a new karate<br>dojo now open for business!<br><br>Beginners welcome to join!<br>Pokémon welcome to attend!<br>Everyone who signs up this month will receive a<br>free karate gi as part of our welcome giveaway!<br>Punch like Hitmonchan!<br>Kick like Hitmonlee!<br><br>To join, just call the number below and..."
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| Career Monthly (Vol. 111)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We're back again with even more info about dream<br>jobs working with Pokémon! This month, we talked<br>with some of the nice ladies who spend their time<br>talking with Trainers and patching up Pokémon at<br>Pokémon Centers!<br><br>Where do they find joy in their jobs? What challenges<br>do they face? What are their favorite Pokémon? Read<br>on to find out all that and more!"
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| Music & Living (September Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The city is still buzzing with talk of last month’s 17th<br>annual Pokémon Music Festival! The plaza in front of<br>the station was filled with performances by people<br>and Pokémon alike. Attendees at this year’s festival<br>enjoyed listening to all manner of music played by<br>a plethora of different Pokemon.<br><br>Tori’s spectacular performance was a huge highlight,<br>and the impassioned Kricketune concerto invited<br>countless standing ovations and calls for an encore."
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 2)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Now let’s go over some of this week's viral videos!<br>This week’s number-one spot goes to...<br>Toxel’s Tiny Tantrum!<br><br>Toxel takes a bite out of a berry behind its Trainer's<br>back...only to find it does NOT like the taste one bit!<br>We can’t get enough of this Toxel tearfully thrashing<br>about with its tiny arms and legs, and we're not alone!<br>Toxel’s adorable tantrum has garnered five million<br>views in just a week, clearly resonating with people<br>all around the world!"
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| PokéQuiz! Question 34
| [[Dream Island]]
| "It has a round belly and loves to eat!<br>The fur on its body hides food underneath!<br>Whatever the meal, big or small—<br>in a single bite, it swallows it all!<br><br>Who’s that Pokémon?<br><br>The answer is...Munchlax!"
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| DELUXE Alola! (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>A new up-and-coming challenger has been attracting<br>a lot of attention at the Battle Royal Dome on<br>Royal Avenue!<br><br>The challenger's name is Gladion. Within a single<br>day of his arrival, he and his Type: Null won a<br>Master Rank match!<br><br>Is there anyone out there who can defeat him?<br>Keep your eyes on the Battle Royal Dome to find out!"
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| Alola! (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>How many of Alola’s tourist attractions do you think<br>you can name?<br><br>In our next issue, we'll provide a comprehensive<br>introduction to Alola, including not only the most<br>popular hot spots but also some hidden gems!"
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| Alola! (January Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>Acerola, captain of Ula’ula Island, has been selected<br>as an Elite Four member for the newly established<br>Alola Pokémon League!<br><br>It seems that Kahuna Nanu was initially nominated for<br>this position, but he turned the job down."
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| Pocket World Weekly #38
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Leather jackets like those once worn by the “bad”<br>kids in town are making a fashion comeback!<br><br>“They're so spiky and cool!”<br>“They give my cute outfits an edge!’<br>These are just a couple of the comments we've heard<br>about the jackets, which are popular among a variety<br>of different demographics, from rebellious teenagers<br>to fashionable, cosmopolitan women."
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| Gym Leader Monthly (June Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Bede!<br><br>Bede, Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium, has been<br>busy ever since he inherited the role from Opal,<br>the wizard. What's he been up to, you ask?<br><br>Get a peek behind the scenes of a day in the life<br>of the pink-clad, Fairy-type-using Bede in June’s<br>ultra-elite edition of Gym Leader Monthly!"
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| Bird Pokémon Monthly (Anniv. Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Bird Pokémon are cute!<br>Bird Pokémon are cool!<br>Bird Pokémon are THE BEST!<br><br>Fifty years ago, the first issue of Bird Pokémon<br>Monthly was published in the hopes of sharing these<br>feelings of admiration and appreciation of bird<br>Pokémon with people everywhere. We are honored to<br>celebrate the golden anniversary of this publication,<br>and we’re dedicated to extolling the virtues of these<br>majestic creatures for many more years to come!"
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| Poké TV (July Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This summer, Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will be<br>airing specially every morning starting at 8 a.m.!<br><br>Children can call in to have their questions answered<br>on air by Professor Oak himself! Please feel free to<br>call in with any questions you have about Pokémon!<br>The number to call is..."
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| Angler Monthly (Special Edition)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This special edition of Angler Monthly covers last<br>month’s Magikarp Fishing World Championship!<br><br>The winning Magikarp, caught by a woman from<br>Johto, measured a whopping 51.18 inches long!<br><br>Winner's Comment:<br>I've been an avid fisher ever since I was a kid!<br>Over the years, I’ve caught a lot of Magikarp,<br>but this one is definitely the biggest by far!"
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| New Bark Bulletin (February)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "New Bark Town is actively seeking new residents!<br><br>Our town boasts the twin attractions of abundant<br>nature and excellent educational facilities! In fact, a<br>former League Champion came from New Bark Town,<br>where he studied at Professor Elm’s lab and grew up<br>healthy and happy amidst the nearby greenery.<br><br>Come to New Bark Town for a relaxing life in the<br>perfect environment for raising children! If interested,<br>Please visit the following site..."
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| Saffron City Press Release
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We are thrilled to announce that the Magnet Train<br>anniversary ceremony on the 8th of next month will<br>include a special appearance by the current Kanto<br>League Champion!<br><br>Three lucky children will be selected by lottery to<br>have a special exhibition battle with the Champion.<br>We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!"
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| Poké Week (Issue 122)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After decades of requesting interviews with a certain<br>legendary Trainer and former Champion of the Kanto<br>region, we finally managed get an exclusive meeting!<br><br>The photo he wordlessly showed us was a familiar and<br>memorable sight: himself as a smiling young boy,<br>surrounded by his Pokémon.<br><br>(To the editing department: FYI, this reporter is<br>personally a huge fan of the former Champion and<br>could not stop crying after the interview.)"
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| Gym Leader Monthly (March Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Blue!<br><br>Blue’s accomplishments are many, and you can’t even<br>begin to talk about the Viridian City Gym without<br>mentioning his name! This edition of Gym Leader<br>Monthly looks at how he managed to change a former<br>Team Rocket hideout into a wildly popular Gym.<br><br>Find out all you’ve ever wanted to know about<br>Kanto’s former Pokémon League Champion!<br>Who could he have possibly considered a rival?!"
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| Island Monthly (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Sevii Islands, located in the southern part of the<br>Kanto region, are a popular vacation spot due to<br>their temperate climate.<br><br>We interviewed a girl visiting from Pallet Town who<br>had the following to say with a big smile on her face.<br>“I heard that there are a lot of rare Pokémon to see<br>here, so I'm really excited!”"
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| Pocket World Weekly #18
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Rage Candy Bars of Mahogany Town are<br>attracting worldwide attention!<br><br>The trend started when a certain influencer went viral<br>with the phrase “Rage Candy Bars are terrifying!”<br>Seeing an opportunity to refresh the supposedly<br>old-fashioned treat’s image, a shop manager hired a<br>famous Johto region Trainer to film a commercial.<br>This commercial is now hugely popular among young<br>people, and Rage Candy Bars are flying off the<br>shelves faster than a fleeing Pidgey."
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| Pokémon Breeder Monthly #37
| [[Dream Island]]
| "For our subscribers only!<br>Twenty lucky lottery winners will win two tickets each<br>to the Johto region!<br><br>The main stop on this trip will be the famous<br>Day Care on Route 34! We'll chat with the couple<br>that works there about everything from their<br>work-life balance—how do they handle both their jobs<br>and their family life with their beloved grandchild?-—<br>to their philosophy as Day Care staff!"
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| Information Wanted
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Wanted: Information on a Red-Haired Boy<br><br>A highly important Pokémon was recently stolen from<br>New Bark Town’s Elm Pokémon Lab. Authorities are<br>looking for any information on a red-haired boy in his<br>early teens.<br><br>Witnesses claim that the boy, wearing dark clothing,<br>broke into the lab through a window and fled with<br>the Pokémon. Anyone with information on this young<br>boy is urged to contact Elm Pokémon Lab."
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| Archeology Magazine #12
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Kerry's Ruin Exploration Column<br>Today, I'll be exploring the Ruins of Alph in the<br>Johto region!<br><br>These ruins are said to be over 1,500 years old!<br>The writing on the walls inside have long since been<br>deciphered, but I still can’t help but feel a sense of<br>awe before this magnificent ancient structure.<br>I ran into another lady traveling alone while exploring<br>the ruins—she said she was on a journey to visit all<br>the Gyms of Johto! I wish her the best of luck!"
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 36)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Are you ACTUALLY sleeping well?<br>Good sleep can help you stay healthy and energetic!<br>This issue will focus on tips to improve sleep.<br>Table of Contents<br>Page 04 - Sleeping Like Snorlax<br>- Sleeping position: Is stretching out the way to go?<br>- Poké Flute? Music? Finding the best alarm for you!<br>Page 12 - The Secret of Mareep-Wool Pillows<br>Page 16 - Delightful Vulpix-Shaped Bed Warmer<br>Page 20 - Leafeon Aroma for Relaxation<br>Page 24 - Jigglypuff’s Song—Ultimate Insomnia Cure?"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I've decided to give this social media thing a whirl.<br>Today's my first go at it!<br><br>Why? To bring in new recruits for our organization!<br><br>We may not be the heroes of the story as far as most<br>people out there are concerned. To be completely<br>honest, we're kinda the villains!<br><br>But if you forget about all the rules and common<br>sense and stuff, we live how we wanna live...<br>and I think that makes us a pretty fun organization!<br><br>Since we don’t have the best reputation, I can’t really<br>give out our name...<br><br>But it’s kinda hard to talk about it without a name, so<br>uh...let’s go with Team R! Got it?<br><br>So anyway, give me a yell if you're interested in being<br>a member of Team R!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Team R is building a top-secret warehouse!<br><br>I went to help out a bit today and got covered in<br>sand. It kinda sucked!<br><br>A bunch of smart-looking people were there too, like<br>scientists and engineers and all that. It kinda freaked<br>me out.<br><br>But it’s pretty cool that our boss has so many different<br>people on call like that!<br><br>Team R was actually really infamous in Kanto back in<br>the day, but our boss at the time disbanded the whole<br>organization. Our new boss restarted things, and now<br>we're back!<br><br>I really respect our current boss! We're all baddies<br>and villains, but he totally gets us!<br><br>I'm gonna be his loyal underling forever!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "One good thing and one bad thing happened to<br>me today.<br><br>The good thing was that I got assigned to a special<br>mission by the boss!<br><br>Our boss really knows how to pick people for special<br>missions. If I can do well on this, I'll climb the ranks to<br>exec in no time! Maybe!<br><br>The bad thing is that the mission itself...<br>seems really hard and kinda annoying!<br><br>He wants me to gather all kinds of things. In a time<br>like this?! Food, furniture, uhhh...what else? Anyway,<br>just LOTS of stuff.<br><br>I'm just a little grunt and don’t have any underlings of<br>my own, so it’s a big ask!<br><br>I'm just trying to figure out the absolute easiest,<br>low-energy way to complete this mission!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Let me tell you all about what happened while I was<br>looking for Leppa Berries to try and complete this<br>mission for the boss.<br><br>There's been a bunch of extreme weather or whatever<br>recently that’s killing off all the trees, but I FINALLY<br>found a tree that still had berries on it!<br><br>But as soon as I started shaking the tree to get the<br>berries off, some super serious-looking lady came<br>up and started yelling at me!<br><br>She was like, “Those are NOT for you! They're for<br>Pokémon! There are already FAR too few berries!”<br><br>Blah blah blah. She was so annoying! But something<br>else she said was actually kinda interesting...<br><br>Apparently she’s making an app or something to get<br>a bunch of people to work together and create a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon to live in.<br><br>Basically, if you do good stuff for the environment...<br>the app will reward you with cool prizes!<br><br>In other words, she’s gonna bribe people to work for<br>her by promising ‘em cool stuff. Not a bad idea!<br><br>And that gave ME a GREAT idea!<br><br>I bet I could complete that mission the boss gave me<br>by doing kind of the same thing!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "So I went ahead and got some prizes ready.<br><br>I went with Gym Badges! People are crazy about those<br>things, y'know? These are fake ones, though!<br><br>Now I just gotta get some nice little Pokémon Trainers<br>to come work for free!<br><br>But that’s got me kinda stumped. All the Trainers I try<br>to talk to in town just look at me like I’m suspicious<br>and ignore everything I say.<br><br>I dunno if my handiwork was no good or if I just have<br>a face that only a mother could trust, but I gotta say<br>that this whole thing’s got me feeling kinda down.<br><br>I even had to report to the boss and tell him that the<br>mission wasn’t going well. I just didn’t have a choice.<br><br>But the boss didn’t get mad! He just gave me a pep<br>talk and even let me in on some ultra-top-secret intel<br>about our warehouse!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The Secret of Team R’s Warehouse!!!<br><br>Of course I can’t spill all the beans...but I can spill<br>some of ‘em!<br><br>You've probably heard the rumors about having all<br>the humans evacuate into outer space. Well! Our boss<br>tells me that the rumors are true!<br><br>But apparently they don’t want Team R doing bad<br>stuff in outer space, so they’re gonna split us up...<br>and send us all to different areas! Not cool, people.<br>I can’t be the only one who thinks that’s not cool!<br><br>But our boss has us covered.<br><br>Turns out that warehouse is ACTUALLY Team R’s<br>secret weapon for getting us into outer space<br>together! I cried happy tears! Our boss rules!<br><br>How are we gonna get to outer space on our own,<br>you ask? Well...I can’t tell ya that! Haha!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Hearing about the boss’s dream of keeping Team R<br>together even in outer space really got me motivated.<br>I’m gonna give my mission one more serious go!<br><br>I did a little work on the rocke—uh, the warehouse—<br>to trick people walking by into wanting to help out<br>with my mission.<br><br>It was a LOT of work, but I just had to keep in mind<br>that I was working hard in the moment so I could take<br>it easy later! Not a bad way to do things, I think!<br><br>The engineers all looked kinda annoyed with me,<br>but they did lend me a hand.<br><br>Now all I gotta do is wait for some goody-goody<br>to come along and do my mission for me!<br><br>I'm gonna go ahead and report to the boss what<br>I've accomplished. I bet he’ll be so proud!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #8
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Account suspended due to policy violations.<br><br>The owner of this account was found to belong to the<br>criminal organization calling themselves “Team R,”<br>which has been causing trouble across the region.<br><br>The entire organization, including its boss, has been<br>apprehended by the International Police. We hope<br>that this news will allow our users to continue using<br>our platform with peace of mind."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "The damage caused by recent meteorological<br>anomalies is immense and dreadful.<br><br>The news is continuously reporting on all manner<br>of disasters affecting regions all over the world.<br>There's even speculation that global food and energy<br>resources may become insufficient if this continues.<br><br>At university, I researched methods for creating<br>comfortable environments for Pokémon and humans.<br>There must be something I can do in this crisis...<br><br>I have decided to do whatever I can—no matter<br>how small. Therefore, I have begun creating homes<br>for Pokémon who lost theirs due to natural disasters.<br><br>I don’t know how much this is helping the world at<br>large, but the Pokémon, at least, seem to be grateful<br>for the work I’m doing.<br><br>I hope to continue my efforts until the meteorological<br>anomalies calm down."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #2
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Like-minded individuals have been slowly joining my<br>cause as I continue to create homes for Pokémon.<br><br>I greatly appreciate the support those individuals<br>provide, but we have all begun to grow tired as the<br>meteorological anomalies and resulting natural<br>disasters continue to worsen.<br><br>We need more time, and we need more help.<br><br>I have recently begun hearing rumors that there<br>are plans to temporarily evacuate all of humanity<br>into space.<br><br>If these rumors are true, does that mean that all of<br>our efforts have been in vain?<br><br>My collaborators seem anxious as well. Perhaps they<br>are of the same mind as I..."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I had a truly surprising experience today.<br><br>Someone from an influential foundation in another<br>region visited us and offered to back our efforts here.<br><br>This foundation is dedicated to Pokémon care and<br>conservation, and they have promised to provide us<br>with everything we need. I cannot think of a more<br>perfect collaborator to join our cause.<br><br>With their support, I may finally be able to...<br>realize the dream I’ve had for ages.<br><br>My dream: to foster a society in which the majority<br>of people—not only my team—are interested and<br>invested in creating comfortable environments for<br>Pokémon and humans to live in.<br><br>That goal always seemed far too lofty and out of<br>reach, but I believe it has now entered the realm of<br>possibility with the strong support the foundation has<br>promised us."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "We have developed an app that will allow all<br>members of our society to participate in creating a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon and humans.<br><br>The budget and staff required to accomplish this feat<br>were provided by the foundation, and the app can be<br>accessed by anyone via Pokémon Center PC.<br><br>Participants can start with easy tasks, such as watering<br>dry ground or planting the seeds of various plants—<br>anything that will please nearby Pokémon. The app<br>will reward the participant with virtual “coins,” which<br>can in turn be exchanged for a variety of prizes.<br><br>This was my first time developing an app, and it was<br>quite the challenge. However, with the help of many<br>talented collaborators, we finally succeeded.<br><br>The name of the app is Poké Life."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Poké Life Dev Diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In a most unfortunate turn of events, Poké Life never<br>received a chance to be put to use.<br><br>The drastic deterioration of the global environment<br>continues, and the plan to evacuate all of humanity<br>into space has finally been put into action.<br><br>Efforts have begun to gather as many Pokémon as<br>possible from all over the world and send them into<br>the Pokémon Center system for safekeeping.<br><br>I was unable to make my dream a reality, but there is<br>at least one silver lining in all of this.<br><br>Even after we humans leave this planet, the Pokémon<br>Center system will remain active in order to keep all<br>of the Pokémon inside safe.<br><br>The system will also keep a record of environmental<br>data around each Pokémon Center. The framework<br>we developed for Poké Life will be used for this.<br><br>The recorded data will be analyzed by research teams<br>set to return from space at regular intervals.<br><br>They say this is how we will determine when it’s safe<br>for all of humanity to return to the planet together.<br><br>My time here is short. I must soon go to space myself.<br><br>My new dream will be of the day when humans and<br>Pokémon can once again live together on this planet."
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|}

==Notes==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Improving Your Quality of Life
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "* Maintain a comfortable level of brightness and<br>temperature in your house.<br><br>* Don’t hold back when you want something—<br>decorate your home with your favorite furniture!<br><br>* Choose a place to live where it’s easy to take walks.<br>You can clear paths near your home!<br><br>Keep these points in mind, and you'll be loving<br>your lifestyle!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| How to Open a Shop
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "1. Place a register where you wish to do business and<br>power it with electricity.<br>2. Prepare a table to place your wares on.<br>3. Recruit staff for the store."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Tomorrow's meals
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "HAMBURGER STEAK<br>- Beans<br>- Tomato or potato (if cheap)<br><br>CARROT BREAD<br>- Use up carrots (we have so many)<br>- Make in advance<br><br>NOTE: Don’t use the mushrooms. Those are for next<br>week's soup."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Observation notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The unknown ore discovered in my hometown’s<br>bedrock possesses the positive qualities of multiple<br>existing ores. Perhaps it’s not a single type of ore,<br>but rather a mix of more than one?<br><br>It would be a challenge to perform sufficient<br>experimentation with just the sample I managed to<br>bring here, but I sense some great potential..."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Shopping list
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Cucumber<br>Tofu (3 packs)<br>Vinegar<br>Slowpoke Tail<br>Berry juice<br>Toilet paper<br>Toothbrush"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Schedule Management Notes
| [[Dream Island]]
| "9:00 a.m. on the 8th: Area 1<br>2:00 p.m. on the 9th: Area 2<br>9:00 a.m. on the 10th: Area 3<br>2:00 p.m. on the 10th: Area 4<br><br>Note: Request submitted for Nakano’s compartment<br>in Area 2 to be switched from 9:00 a.m. on the 10th."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I just got back from depositing my partner Pokémon<br>in the PC at the Pokémon Center.<br><br>We spent every day together. Being separated like<br>this is so hard. But I know we'll meet again someday.<br>I'm sure of it.<br><br>I'll need to evacuate with the others pretty soon, but<br>first I'm planning to go take one last look at all the<br>cities my partner and I visited together.<br><br>It’s hard to explain why, but I feel the need to do this."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I remember this being a bright, bustling port city<br>way back when I visited with my partner.<br><br>Now there are always dark clouds looming over the<br>city. Not a single sunbeam slips through. Looks like<br>most of the people who lived here have gone, too.<br><br>The last time we were here, whenever we went near<br>the water, <player> got so nervous...<br><br>Maybe because it can’t swim?<br><br>I tried getting it to transform into a Water type,<br>but despite its best efforts, we had little success.<br>I guess it’s not so easy.<br><br>After giving it a lot of encouragement, I was shocked<br>when it suddenly transformed into ME!<br><br>It copied every detail of my clothes, my haircut...<br>Only its face still looked like Ditto. Unfortunately,<br>transforming into me didn’t really help with the whole<br>“not being able to swim” issue..."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #3
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A long time ago, this city was packed with people<br>working in the nearby mines. Apparently, it was a<br>pretty lively place.<br><br>At least, that’s what I heard from the chef at the little<br>restaurant I visited with <player>.<br><br>There’s no sign of that restaurant anymore. But I<br>guess it’s not surprising, given those vicious volcanic<br>eruptions. Who could live in a place like this now?<br><br>The food we had at that restaurant was incredibly<br>delicious. The whole time the chef was cooking,<br><player> was watching intently.<br><br>It’s always been so full of curiosity. I've noticed it<br>seems particularly interested in the things humans do.<br><br>I wish we could have traveled together more. There<br>are so many things I wanted to show it."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #4
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "This city was a dazzling metropolis the last time I<br>came here with <player>.<br><br>Now it’s barely recognizable.<br><br>Apparently, the ground in this area has been rising up<br>so quickly that it’s caused many of the buildings to<br>collapse and the roads to crack.<br><br>Some scientists believe that if things continue at this<br>pace, in a matter of centuries this area will be...<br>..as high as a mountain, in terms of elevation. It looks<br>like most of the people who once lived here have<br>evacuated already.<br><br>I suppose I should go, too. It breaks my heart to leave<br><player> behind, but it’s not forever.<br><br>No matter what, I'll come back someday. And then<br><player> and I will travel the world!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Grunt's journal (brainstorming)
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Assuming someone actually DOES complete my<br>mission for me by getting food and furniture and all<br>that stockpiled up...<br><br>What should I do if they actually want to join<br>our organization?<br><br>I dunno if any super serious do-gooders would want<br>to join Team R, but if they DO ask to join I guess we<br>could let ‘em. Might not be so bad.<br><br>I bet everybody'd be real surprised if they found out<br>Team R built a rocket to evacuate into outer space all<br>by ourselves.<br><br>We even have more than enough fuel to make it back<br>to the planet easily after the environment's calmed<br>down a bit. The boss’s plan is absolutely perfect!<br><br>The boss says that the scale of the plan to get all<br>humans into outer space at once is just too large.<br><br>He said that if anything goes seriously wrong, the<br>others might not have enough fuel to get back!<br><br>Maybe we could share some of our extra fuel with<br>them if that happens. Then maybe people’d think<br>“Oh, Team R is actually so nice”, and we'd get more<br>people wanting to join up.<br><br>Either way, I bet we can make a bunch of money from<br>it all when the time comes!"
|
|}

==Letters==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Dear Elena
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Look at my little Minnie and Cici! This is the best<br>shot I’ve ever taken of them!<br><br>I’ve been thinking about them lately, day and night.<br>What do you suppose they’re up to? I just keep<br>staring at this photo.<br><br>You told me about your partner before, right, Elena?<br>Wasn't it named Mora or something? I bet it was cute,<br>just like its Trainer. Wish I could’ve seen it."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To my fishing fanatic big bro
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "How are you doing?<br>I’ve been having a fun day fishing—as always!<br><br>By the way, have Pokémon started changing where<br>they live? Recently I’ve fished up Pokémon that I used<br>to only see in different regions. Maybe you'll catch<br>something rare where you are, too!<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Little Bro"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To my fishing fanatic little bro
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Thanks for the letter!<br><br>These days, I’ve been fishing up a huge haul of<br>Horsea. There are just so many to catch—I’m having<br>an absolute blast!<br><br>I'll visit you sometime soon, so let's go fishing<br>together then.<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Big Bro"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Post from July 30, 6:00 p.m.
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "White sand and the blue ocean... Endless rays of sun<br>and the cool shade of a palm tree... Just relaxing on<br>my own at the beach is my favorite thing to do lately!<br>But I do kinda feel like I’m being watched...<br>Nah, it’s probably just my imagination!<br><br>Anyway, I can’t recommend this place enough.<br>You should all check it out sometime! Catch my<br>next post for more details!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| You've Been Selected!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Thank you for entering our recent drawing for the<br>EZ Kitchenware Set!<br><br>We are excited to inform you that your name was<br>selected! Please find your kitchenware set enclosed.<br>Happy cooking!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To Harry
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Look at this cute photo of Rio! I took it when Growly<br>(who just moved in next door) came over to play.<br><br>Doesn't she look happy?! Lately, she’s been spending<br>every free minute playing with Growly. At this rate,<br>she'll probably forget all about you!<br><br>Just kidding! But if you’ re worried about that, maybe<br>you should finally visit next summer break!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Heya, Kaz!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "This is Mora! Adorable, right? I’m not sure this photo<br>does her justice, though. Just look at how gorgeous<br>she is, and those eyes suck you right in... She’s so<br>cute! Don’t you think so too, Kaz?<br><br>I also look at this photo when I’m lonely. I hope this<br>picture of Mora cheers you up, Kaz, even if it’s only a<br>little bit!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Dear Douglas
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The price of vegetables has really gone up here in<br>Viridian City since there’s been so little rain this year.<br>Are things OK where you are, Douglas? I hope all<br>that electricity in your city is making life a little easier<br>over there.<br><br>Anyway, if you ever need help, just let me know<br>and I'll send you some vegetables.<br><br>Love,<br>Mom"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| I wanna go swimming!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "You know how much I love swimming—it’s basically<br>my whole personality. So not being able to swim? It’s<br>the worst! I NEED to get back out in the water. I’m<br>sure you feel the same way, Maggie.<br><br>Ugh, I'm so tired of living like this... How long until<br>we can go swimming again, do you think?<br><br>Love, Rory"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| R&D Deep Dive (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Today we'll be showing you an office where we're<br>smack in the middle of developing new products!<br><br>Here, we're in the thick of designing new plush toys.<br>There are plenty of Pokémon in this room! We want<br>to truly re-create the charm and cuteness of Pokémon,<br>so we spend every day in here observing the real deal!<br>We definitely don’t come here just to admire and<br>adore the Pokémon—this is research!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| I need your advice...
| [[Dream Island]]
| "My daughter's been sobbing every night recently.<br>She keeps saying that she wants to see Marie, and<br>she just cries and cries. I tried giving her a plush toy<br>that looked just like Marie, but she got angry and<br>yelled that it wasn’t the same.<br><br>How are things with your family? I hope you’ re not<br>going through the same thing, but if you happen to<br>have any ideas about what to do, please let me know.<br><br>Love, Minami"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hi, Dad!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After I finish my homework today, I’m going to<br>Yuri's place.<br><br>She's gonna show me a Pawmi video, so I might be<br>kinda late getting home!<br><br>Love, Nathalie"
|
|}

==Papers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Shellos report
| [[Withered Wastland]]
| "Shellos changes its color and appearance based on its<br>diet and the environment it lives in.<br><br>We are researching day and night in an attempt to<br>create a heretofore unknown yellow Shellos."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Project Cancellation Proposal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The project originally set to launch next month is<br>moving ahead with preparations, despite its low<br>chance of success.<br><br>We took it upon ourselves to collect data and<br>perform our own calculations. A report on the<br>dangers that came to light from said calculations<br>is included herein.<br><br>With this in mind, we ask that you please seriously<br>consider canceling the project."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Daily Porygon2 notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Companies involved in the space exploration industry<br>are at each other's throat these days. I’m feeling the<br>pain of it myself, as I’ve been put in charge of caring<br>for some Porygon2 meant for planetary exploration.<br>It’s a lot of work!<br><br>Today, one of those three Porygon2 seems unwell.<br>I ordered a patch that sounded effective and applied<br>it, so I hope it will feel better tomorrow."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| New Plan Proposal (name TBD)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Our organization is implementing a new plan in the<br>hope of overcoming our past mistakes. See below<br>for details.<br><br>This plan will require the cooperation of our entire<br>organization, not just select departments, so we<br>ask that all members read on and make this their<br>top priority."
|
|}

==Photos==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #2
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #8
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the [[Paint (Specialty)|Paint]] specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a<br>Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|}

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History of the Pokémon world

2026-03-20T19:20:46Z

Jump Drive: added Pokemon Pokopia. I'm not a great writer so it needs cleaning, but i wanted to get the info there at least.

{{Move|History of the Pokémon world (game)|<nowiki/>article}}
{{fan speculation}}
{{spoilers}}
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This is the history of the '''[[Pokémon world]]''' in the {{pkmn|games}}, and the order which events occurred, or, for events which happened outside the games, where they happened in relation to the games.

==In the core series games==
===Timeline===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background-color:#e6e6ff; border: 3px solid #88a; white-space:nowrap" cellpadding=5px
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundyleft|7px}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Johto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}/{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Alola color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | <3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Galar color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| style="width: 100px" | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; {{roundyright|7px}}" | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Hoenn color light}}" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Sinnoh color light}}" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Kalos color light}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| style="width: 100px" | <3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Legends Z-A color light}}" | {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|}

Several occurrences in the [[core series]] Pokémon games depend on the games being connected to each other in a timeline, but a complete timeline cannot be drawn from the games themselves. Series producer [[Junichi Masuda]], in an interview with Game Informer on October 24, 2019, stated that [[Game Freak]] does not apply a timeline to the [[Pokémon world]] rigorously.<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240802164043/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/game-freak-talks-sword-and-shields-champion-wild-area-interactions-and-more Game Freak Talks Sword And Shield's Champion, Wild Area Interactions, And More] by Brian Shea<br>'''Masuda:''' ''It starts to get a little complicated if you pay too much attention to timelines. Like, there might be a professor that appears and it wouldn’t make sense at all if we applied that kind of timeline logic. So we try not to apply it too rigorously. Maybe one hint is that if a character is appearing with Professor Oak, they’re living in the same era. Rather than some series where it makes sense to have the timeline progress as you go and the story evolve, the approach that Pokémon takes is expanding the world, like what the regions are, and making it richer as we go. Rather than a timeline, it’s more of a physical space thing.''</ref>

On May 7, 2014, Game Freak employee [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]]'s Twitter account posted a timeline of the core series Pokémon games up to that point.<ref name="Matsumiya">[https://archive.is/D9iPz Matsumiya tweet] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 Twitter])</ref> However, the tweet was subsequently deleted. The tweet does not mention remakes or upper versions besides {{B2W2}}, although most can be assumed to occur at the same point as the games they are based on due to their very similar stories. This tweet in conjunction with other evidence suggests the following timeline:
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is set long before all other games in the series, being established as taking place in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Hisui|distant past]] (which culturally [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|corresponds to the Early Meiji period]] that began in 1868 in the real world). According to {{p|Spiritomb}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl]], it was bound to an [[Odd Keystone]] 500 years ago, and [[Vessa]] states in Legends: Arceus that Spiritomb was sealed hundreds of years ago (implying at least 200 years), meaning the game takes place at most 300 years prior to Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
* The plots of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} take place simultaneously.
* {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} take place three years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen. Matsumiya's tweet suggests that these games take place at the same time as {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, but in-game dialogue from [[Jasmine]] and [[Cynthia]] provides conflicting evidence on which games occur first.<ref name="Jasmine" group="lower-alpha">'''Jasmine''': "I'm thinking maybe I should participate in this Contest in Sinnoh to try and be more vibrant."<br>'''[[Erika]]''': "How did it go?"<br>'''Jasmine''': "I couldn't bring myself to go to the Contest."</ref><ref name="Cynthia" group="lower-alpha">'''Cynthia in HeartGold and SoulSilver''': "This is the pattern that represents Giratina, the ruler of the world that is on the opposite side of ours, the world of antimatter..."<br>'''Cynthia in Platinum''': "No...! I'm so sorry I took so long. I think I finally found the answer from studying the myths. When this world was made, Dialga and Palkia appeared. Apparently, there was one more Pokémon that appeared at the same time. A Pokémon with as much power as Dialga and Palkia... But also one whose name was never to be spoken--Giratina! It's said to lurk in another world... A world on the opposite side of ours... That's what the shadow was. It must have been Giratina."</ref>
* {{game|Black and White|s}} are set some time after the previous games, as evidenced by [[Caitlin]] having visibly aged, as well as Cynthia and the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the [[Machine Part]] referencing previous events.
* {{B2W2}} are set two years after Black and White, and are contemporaneous with {{g|X and Y}}.
* {{game4|SMUSUM}} take place two years after the events of Black 2 and White 2, as revealed by concept art of [[Grimsley]].<ref>Pokémon Sun and Moon Grimsley concept art</ref> Other characters such as {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} also appear visibly aged since their appearance in HeartGold and SoulSilver.<ref>File:Red Concept Art.png Pokémon Sun and Moon Red concept art</ref>
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s placement is more vague, with little direct connection to previous games, though the [[Pokédex entry]] for {{p|Type: Null}} in Sword mentions that stolen research notes led to the creation of more Type: Null,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sword:''' ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref> which may imply that they take place after the events of Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, as only three Type: Null exist in those games.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} take place after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as revealed by the presence of a copy of [[Sonia's Book|Galar: A History]], which was published during the events of Sword and Shield, at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, as well as [[Leon]] being referred to as the former [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Champion}} in [[The Indigo Disk]].
* {{g|Legends: Z-A}} takes place five years after the events of Pokémon X and Y. It also takes place some time after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as Leon is mentioned to be the former Galar Champion and an NPC mentions the Galar {{gal|Battle Tower}} (which was opened during the events of Sword and Shield). From this and the above points, it can be inferred that Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes place three years after Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, and that Pokémon Sword and Shield take place during this three year gap (meaning the time between each of these games and Sword and Shield cannot be longer than three years).

It is not known when Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A take place in relation to each other, although both are known to take place after Pokémon Sword and Shield.

{{p|Porygon}}'s Pokédex entries in Pokémon Sun, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon state that it was created 20 years ago.<ref name="Porygon" group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sun:''' ''Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time''. Pokédex from Ultra Sun: ''This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete''. Pokédex from Ultra Moon: ''It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true''.</ref> [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]] states that Porygon was created in 1995, as well as stating that 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered as of 1996, alluding to the {{player}} having completed their [[Pokédex]] in Pokémon Red and Green,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]]''': ''As of 1996, thanks to the investigative and research efforts of [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]], 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered''.<br>''#118. Porygon: In 1995, [[Silph Co.]], which undertakes R&D into Pokémon and related products, successfully applied state-of-the-art technology to create this man-made Pokémon''.</ref> thus implying that Pokémon Red and Green take place in either 1995 (the year Porygon was created) or 1996. This would mean that Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon take place 19–20 years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow; from this information and the time lengths between other games in the series, it can be calculated that the time period between [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} and Pokémon Black and White is 12–13 years long. However, the length of this time gap has never been explicitly confirmed in any official material, with Toshinobu Matsumiya having described it as "secret" on Twitter.<ref>"''Elapsed time is secret. Imagine freely!''" - Toshinobu Matsumiya. May 10, 2014. [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/465154051173130240 Twitter]</ref>

Although Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, they contain some references to features from the original games as having been present about a decade ago,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''A {{tc|Bug Catcher}} in [[Rustboro City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]''': I heard that Pokémon Centers had two stories up until around 10 years ago! And they used to have a special area called a “Pokémon Cable Club”!"<br>'''A {{tc|Battle Girl}} in [[Dewford Gym]]''': "A long time ago at Dewford Gym, it was always dark inside. We trained our minds by practicing in the dark!"<br>'''An old man in [[Fallabor Town]]'s [[Contest Hall]]''': I just love making [[Pokéblock]]s! In the old days it used to take four of us to make a Pokéblock with this machine. A machine that was used to mix {{Berries}} in this region long ago."<br>'''A man on [[Mt. Pyre]]''': "This used to be a desolate place. The ground had holes here and there, and I used to fall in!"<br>'''{{ho|Mom}}''': "The [[Litleonids]], hmm? I remember going to see them with your dad 11 years ago when they last passed by!" (12 in the Japanese and Korean versions)<br>'''[[Norman]]''': "Hmm? Is that an [[Eon Ticket]] you have there? Hm...it’s been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this..."</ref> while some elements from Pokémon Emerald are implied to come about in the future, such as the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} (which is under construction). Despite this, the remakes are implied to happen at the same point in the timeline as the original games, as the [[Royal Unova]] and a device to visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon having not yet been created reveals them to take place before Pokémon Black and White<ref group="lower-alpha">([[Oceanic Museum]]) '''“The Royal Unova”''' ''“A model of the sunset cruiser currently being built in the Unova region. It’s scheduled to be complete in — years.” The number is too faint to be read.''</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Devon Corporation|Devon]]'s scientist''': "I'm trying to develop a device that visually reproduces the dreams of Pokémon... And I’ve heard that my [[Fennel|rival]], who lives [[Unova|far away]], is doing the same research! I can't lose this race."</ref> and [[Mr. Bonding]] gaining [[O-Power]]s reveals them to take place before Pokémon X and Y.<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Mr. Bonding''': "HEY! This...this power! This power is incredible! I feel tied to these [[Old guys|old men]] with such strong bonds now! I feel like a totally different man!"</ref>

Although {{LGPE}} are remakes of Pokémon Yellow, {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} are known to have already finished their journeys years ago, and [[Mina]]'s age mentioned in her concept art would suggest that the games are set a maximum of six years before Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon,<ref>Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! [[Mina]] concept art</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Mallow/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|Mallow]]''': "I mean, we have to move on from being [[Trial Captain|captains]] when we turn 20 anyway". ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]])</ref> implying that they take place later than the original game. However, this is contradicted by [[Sabrina]] having a vision of meeting a special Trainer in three years, referencing the protagonist of Generation II, suggesting these games may not necessarily adhere to the timeline of the rest of the core series. On the other hand this could instead be referencing the protagonist of {{B2W2}}, as Sabrina's dialogue in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] states: "Three years ago I had a vision of battling you.", placing the Let's Go games 3 years before this, or 5 years before Generation VII, aligning with the age difference described in Mina's concept art.

The specific years of events are not mentioned in the games themselves, but Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia implies that Pokémon Red and Green take place in 1995 or 1996, the latter being the year in which they were released; this year is also referenced in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon on Red's shirt, which features a symbol resembling the number "96". Pokémon Gold and Silver are known to occur three years later, also aligning with their release in 1999. Similarly, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are set two years after Pokémon Black and White, which was also the amount of time that passed between the releases of the games. References to the passage of time in real life also appear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, in which the player's [[Mom (Hoenn)|mother]] states that she saw the [[Litleonids]] when they last occurred 12 (in the Japanese and Korean versions) or 11 (in the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) years ago, referencing the time between the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and their remakes, and [[Norman]] mentions having seen the [[Eon Ticket]] 11 years ago, referencing how long had passed from the item's original distribution in 2003 to the release of the games. Similarly, in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the description of the [[Member Card]] mentions that the last date marked on it was 50 years ago; the date shown on the card's official artwork (1958.12.1) is exactly 50 years prior to its first distribution.

The existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is alluded to or stated in some of the games.

===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between {{P|Groudon}} and {{P|Kyogre}} as depicted in ancient paintings]]
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.
* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates time: {{p|Dialga}}, space: {{p|Palkia}}, and anti-matter: {{p|Giratina}}. However, Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimension]]s afterwards.
* Arceus then creates knowledge: {{p|Uxie}}, emotion: {{p|Mesprit}}, and willpower: {{p|Azelf}}; they would then share these three traits to all living creatures that would be born in the universe. Eventually the three dive into caves at the bottom of three lakes in Sinnoh: [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]], giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} are formed by the primal energy in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until {{p|Rayquaza}} quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they rest in for years. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Rayquaza flies around the ozone layer, protecting the planet from asteroids.
* Landmasses such as [[Mount Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the [[Region|regions]].
* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mount Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Crystal]], the [[Lustrous Globe]], and the [[Griseous Core]], artifacts connected to Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, respectively, before falling into a deep slumber in its own [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|realm]].

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 300,000,000 years ago: {{p|Genesect}}'s original version lived in this era, lacking its enhancements made by [[Team Plasma]] in the future. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} also lived in this era in the sea.

* Hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100,000,000 years ago:
** Species such as {{p|Omanyte}}, its Evolution: {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, its Evolution: {{p|Cradily}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, its Evolution: {{p|Rampardos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, its Evolution: {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, its Evolution: {{p|Carracosta}}, {{p|Archen}}, its Evolution: {{p|Archeops}}, {{p|Tyrunt}}, its Evolution: {{p|Tyrantrum}}, {{p|Amaura}}, and its Evolution: {{p|Aurorus}} were all supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon. Shellder also appear to exist in this era, being preyed by Omastar. Tropius also appear to exist.<ref>{{img|AerodactylVLostOrigin180.jpg|Aerodactyl V (Lost Origin 180)}}</ref>
** {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have existed in this era as well, remaining unchanged until the present day.
** {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings. Its Evolution, {{p|Armaldo}}, can be inferred to have existed in the same time as well. {{p|Anorith}} gave rise to [[Bug (Egg Group)|bug]] Pokémon.

* The original forms of the [[Fossilized Drake]], [[Fossilized Dino|Dino]], [[Fossilized Bird|Bird]], and [[Fossilized Fish|Fish]] are said to have existed in ancient times. The combined halves of these Pokémon would become {{p|Dracozolt}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}} in the present day.

* 2,000,000 years ago:
** The [[Area Zero Underdepths]] may have been formed by seismic shifts, according to [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.
** {{p|Terapagos}} is said to have inhabited [[Paldea]] in a bygone era. It was thought that this species went extinct, having been caught up in seismic shifts, however, at least [[Terapagos (game)|one]] managed to survive it by changing the [[Terastal energy|energy]] in its body and turning into a crystal, laying dormant in the [[Area Zero]] Underdepths.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The [[Great Crater of Paldea]] is formed.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago:
** During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.
** {{p|Cyclizar}} existed in this era and lived alongside humans, being ridden by them so the Pokémon can be warmed up.
** Around this time, {{P|Regigigas}} creates [[Legendary giants|golems in its image]], {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively. At some point later, Regigigas also created two more, {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}, out of a cluster of electric energy, and crystallized dragon energy, respectively.
** {{p|Sandy Shocks}} was born, according to [[Occulture|dubious sources]].

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, {{P|Regigigas}} is sealed away by humans in the [[Snowpoint Temple]] in [[Sinnoh]] for fear of its power. Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across [[Hoenn]], the [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Galar]] regions. Regieleki and Regidrago were also sealed away, but together in Galar's [[Crown Tundra]].

* 5,000 years ago: {{p|Gogoat}} is domesticated and humans begin using them for transport.

'''Many years before {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:'''
* An [[ancient hero]] traveled around the [[Hisui]] region and befriended 10 powerful Pokémon: a {{p|Wyrdeer}}, a {{p|Kleavor}}, a [[Hisuian Form|Hisuian]] {{p|Lilligant}}, an {{p|Ursaluna}}, a male {{p|Basculegion}}, a Hisuian {{p|Arcanine}}, a Hisuian {{p|Electrode}}, a [[Sneasler]], a Hisuian {{p|Braviary}}, and a Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}}. Together they found each and every of {{ga|Arceus}}'s [[Plate]]s and eventually reached Arceus itself, who granted them all of them its blessing after defeating it in battle. As years go by, the hero's Pokémon's descendants would be worshiped by the people of Hisui and would be known as the {{hi|Ride Pokémon}} and [[Noble Pokémon]], as Arceus's blessing is passed down to them.
* The [[Temple of Sinnoh]], statues of {{p|Dialga}}, {{P|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and statues of the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon were built in [[Hisui]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created along with the city that would become the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. This site also features the oldest dated writing system, however it is a mystery if the Pokémon [[Unown (Pokémon)|Unown]] predates this writing system or not.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|[[AZ]] and the [[ultimate weapon]]]]
* A war occurred in the [[Kalos]] region, which caused the death of an {{fd|Floette|Eternal Flower}} {{TP|AZ|Floette}} that belonged to Kalos's king, [[AZ]]. In grief, the king built a machine that through [[Infinity Energy]], brought Floette back to life, as well as granting both the king and the Pokémon eternal life. Unable to overcome his despair, however, AZ turns his machine into the [[ultimate weapon]] and used it to end the war, as well as the lives of many people and Pokémon. This action disgusted Floette and caused her to leave AZ; after that, the former king started to wander aimlessly around the world.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] is created by {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} {{p|Eternatus}}, causing countless Pokémon to [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] around the Galar region, but it was stopped by {{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and [[First kings of Galar|two human youths]]. While the two Pokémon are forgotten by history, the two youths are crowned as the region's new kings.
** AZ was one of the people who bore witness to the Darkest Day.
* {{p|Melmetal}} is worshipped by ancient humans for its ability to create metal from nothing.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which Primal {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only defeated and put to slumber by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule [[Paldea]].
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''2,000 years before {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:'''
[[File:Prism Tower Ange ZA.png|thumb|250px|Ange]]
* At the request of a powerful man, AZ created [[Ange]], a device meant to grant eternal life embedded within [[Prism Tower]]. [[Lumiose City]] would eventually grow outward and surround the tower complex.

'''2,000 to 1,000 years before {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:'''
* The ancient Sinnoh people worshiped {{ga|Arceus}}, which they referred to as "almighty Sinnoh."

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]] are built.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''1,500 years before {{g|X and Y}}:'''
* The tree around which [[Laverre City]] was built grew during this time period.

'''1,000 years before {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* AZ arrived in Hoenn and planted a tree in front of the [[Cave of Origin]]'s entrace.
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a primal energy-filled meteor struck Hoenn, creating a crater that would become Sootopolis City in the future. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over primal energy once again. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]], defeated the two, took away their [[Primal Reversion|Primal forms]] and put them to sleep once again. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].
** AZ bore witness to this battle, stating, "It is the Δ (Delta), born of the great disturbances in this world. By the bonds born of mankind's wish and the power of the stones, it will calm the troubles that plague the world."

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{g|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
*{{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

'''Years before {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:'''
* The [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan]]s arrived in [[Hisui]] from across the sea and took the name of the Celestica people as their own. The clans both worshiped a deity known as "{{ga|Arceus|almighty Sinnoh}}", with the Diamond Clan claiming it was a {{p|Dialga|deity of time}} and the Pearl Clan claiming it was a {{p|Palkia|deity of space}}. This disagreement set off a long-running feud between the two clans. Both of the clans also came to venerate the descendants of the ancient Noble and Ride Pokémon and appointed themselves as [[warden]]s to tend to their needs. One of these wardens was [[Ingo]], who wound up in Hisui from the modern-day [[Unova]] [[region]] through unclear circumstances.

===Recent history ===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|[[Ecruteak City]]]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
*{{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
*{{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''2 years before Legends: Arceus:'''
* The [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]] arrived in [[Hisui]] to research the region due to [[Kamado]]'s previous experiences with Pokémon.
* The Galaxy Expedition Team settled in Hisui and built [[Jubilife Village]].

'''Shortly before Legends: Arceus:'''
* [[Volo]] seeks out {{P|Giratina}} and has it tear open a [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]] atop [[Mount Coronet]] in order to drive {{P|Dialga}} and {{P|Palkia}} mad and force {{Ga|Arceus}} "out of hiding".

'''At most c. 300 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*[[Poké Ball]]s are invented, being crafted by the use of [[Apricorn]]s.
*The events of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:
**{{ga|Rei}}/{{ga|Akari}} is brought from the present to the [[Hisui]] region by {{ga|Arceus}} to "seek out all Pokémon". They're found by [[Professor Laventon]] and led to [[Jubilife Village]], where they meet his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Akari}}/{{ga|Rei}}|The player character not chosen.}}, [[Cyllene]], and other members of the [[Galaxy Expedition Team]]. They join the team and start helping the Diamond and Pearl Clans quell the frenzied [[Noble Pokémon]]; however, captain [[Kamado]] suspects they're responsible for the events going on and kicks them out of the team. Rei/Akari still try to save the region with the help of [[Adaman]], [[Irida]], [[Volo]], and [[Cogita]]. They seek out the [[lake guardians]], create the [[Red Chain]], and use it to weaken {{tt|{{p|Dialga}}|Adaman is chosen}}/{{tt|{{p|Palkia}}|Irida is chosen}} before battling and catching it. Palkia/Dialga appeared afterwards, and they use the [[Origin Ball]] to catch it, saving the region from destruction. Later on, as instructed by Volo, they gather all of Arceus's [[Plate]]s. At the Temple of Sinnoh, Volo reveals his true colors and his wish to conquer Arceus and recreate the {{pkmn|universe}}, going as far as calling {{p|Giratina}} to strike them down; however, they're both still defeated.
**Hisui's first [[Pokédex]] is finished and completed, documenting at [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|least 238 species]].

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
*[[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*[[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
*The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
[[File:Loyal Three fight Ogerpon.png|250px|thumb|right|{{ga|Pecharunt}} and [[Loyal Three]] vs {{ga|Ogerpon}}]]
*The Area Zero Expedition Team reached the depths of the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], discovering [[Area Zero]] for the first time. A member of the team, a historian named [[Heath]], decided to write an expedition journal with everything they witnessed during their expedition, that journal would be known as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. Among their discoveries are the [[Paradox Pokémon]], the [[Herba Mystica]], the [[Titan Pokémon]], the {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon, and the encounter Heath had with [[Terapagos (game)|the mysterious disk Pokémon]].
*The team also planned to bring Herba Mystica to the surface for its healing effects, however they were stolen and eaten by wild Pokémon that turned into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*One lone {{p|Ursaluna}} traveled from [[Hisui]] to [[Kitakami]], settling at the [[Timeless Woods]]. Adapting to the new land allowed for it to gain both special powers and a change of appearance, becoming the only existing Bloodmoon Ursaluna, known in Kitakami as the Bloodmoon Beast.
*A man and his partner {{ga|Ogerpon}} travelled to [[Kitakami]] from a distant land and started living in [[Oni Mountain]] together. A mask maker crafted [[:Category:Masks|a brilliant set of masks]] so they could join in the village's [[Festival of Masks]] using [[Tera Shard|gems]] that belonged to the man. The two became famous around the festivals for their masks and their fame even spread out to distand lands.
*Meanwhile in [[Region#Unnamed locations|a far-off region]], an old couple with no children of their own, cared for a timid Pokémon named {{ga|Pecharunt}}. After their greed was drawn out by Pecharunt's [[Mochi|Binding Mochi]], the couple asked it to find them a brilliant set of masks rumored to exist in [[Kitakami]]. Pecharunt then travelled to the land of Kitakami, using its mochi and chains to tame and empower Pokémon it found on its way, the three Pokémon then became [[Loyal Three|its retainers]], following all of its orders.
*Once the four reached Kitakami, they attemped to steal the man and Ogerpon's masks, heavily wounding the human, only to be all defeated by Ogerpon, who slayed the three retainers and knocked Pecharunt out. However, the people of Kitakami assumed Ogerpon was a raging ogre and the trio were heroes who lost their lives protecting the village. Pecharunt however was found knocked out in a forest and was seen only as a peach that never rots.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three nameless Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*{{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero, but taking them out of the crater caused them to go back to normal.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
*{{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
*{{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
*Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''80 years prior to {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The painting "Farmers and Pokémon", which is on display at the [[Lumiose Museum]], was created, evoking a naturalistic style.

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the {{DL|Desert|In Unova|desert}}.

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*{{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
*{{wp|Apollo 11|Humans land on the Moon for the first time}}.<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
*[[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
*The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
*The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
*A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
*[[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
*Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
*The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
*[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.
[[File:Scarlet Time Machine.png|thumb|250px|[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}'s [[time machine]] in the [[Zero Lab]]]]
'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*Fascinated with the ancient Pokémon{{sup/9|S}}/future Pokémon{{sup/9|V}} depicted in Heath's Scarlet Book{{sup/9|S}}/Violet Book{{sup/9|V}} [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a [[time machine]] that brings [[Paradox Pokémon]] into [[Area Zero]] from either the past{{sup/9|S}}/future{{sup/9|V}} or parallel timelines. These included two {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, Pokémon extremely similar to {{p|Cyclizar}}. The first one was friendly and curious, while the other one was aggressive and territorial.
*[[Arven]]'s parent left Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, forcing them to create an AI replica of themselves to act as their new assistant.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*[[Clavell]] becomes the director of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}.
*[[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
*[[Team Star]] is formed.

'''Shortly prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*The two Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} had a territorial battle, but when Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}} attempted to stop it, defending the passive one, they took a mortal blow from the aggressive one and passed away, leaving their AI replica on their own and allowing the passive Pokémon to escape [[Area Zero]].

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*[[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to study [[Pokédex]] systems with [[Professor Oak]].

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}:'''
*The events of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
**{{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son {{tt|{{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}}|The player character not chosen.}}, however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
*The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
**{{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
*One year before Generation II, the eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
*{{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
*{{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
*Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in Kanto.


*[[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
*A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
*Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
*A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
*[[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years, having invented a new [[Pokédex]] while working with [[Professor Oak]].

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold, Silver}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}:
**{{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[first partner Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
**{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker while he and his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}}|The player character not chosen.}},  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
*[[Hayley]], a friend of [[Bebe]], opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between {{g|Emerald}} and [[Generation VII]]'''
*10 Years prior to Generation VII
**The UB Task Force division of the [[International Police]] containing [[Looker]], [[Nanu]] and an unnamed woman are tasked to destroy an unknown number of [[Ultra Beast]]s. {{p|Guzzlord}}, at the time named UB-05 Glutton, has also been spotted in [[Alola]].
**[[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by Nanu and Looker in Alola, suggesting to have gone through the Ultra Wormhole "sometime". Anabel becomes a part of the UB Task Force and eventually Looker's superior. At some point, Nanu resigns his position.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|previously stated}}. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
*[[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
*Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
**{{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}, along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]], receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of Hilbert/Hilda's house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible, and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]], they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]], who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]], who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]], reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
*Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
*The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
*[[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
*Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
*Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
*A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
*Significant construction occurs in Unova:
**The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
**A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
**{{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
**The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
**The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
*{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}, and the leadup to {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:
**{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]], challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along 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 [[fossil]]s 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 {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on {{rt|13|Kalos}}. 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 emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.
**Despite being buried, Lysandre was saved from death by {{p|Zygarde}}, who exhausted most of its power in the process of protecting everyone from the light of the ultimate weapon. Losing most of his memories and cursed with the same long life AZ was afflicted with 3,000 years ago due to the ultimate weapon, Lysandre took on the moniker of "L" and began assisting Zygarde in restoring its power. Meanwhile, soon after Lysandre activated the ultimate weapon, the [[Ange]] device within [[Prism Tower]] awakened as well, sensing danger.

'''At least three years before [[Generation VII]]'''
*[[Mohn|Professor Mohn]] develops his theory on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, leading to discoveries on [[Ultra Beast]]s and the {{p|Cosmog}} species.
**Mohn falls through an Ultra Wormhole himself and ends up on and developing [[Poké Pelago]], leaving behind [[Nebby|a Cosmog]] and research on {{p|Nihilego}}.
**[[Lusamine]] directs methods to create more Ultra Wormholes and sets in motion the creation of the [[beast killer project]] after Mohn's loss.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
*[[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
*{{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to Alola to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
*[[Grimsley]] leaves the [[Unova]] [[Elite Four]] and comes to Alola, becoming a successful [[Mantine Surf]]er.
*[[Colress]] comes to Alola to research [[Z-Power]].
*[[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
**During this time, he joins [[Team Skull]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
*Three months prior to the events of Generation VII, [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]], and is found by [[Professor Burnet]].
*The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
**{{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their first partner Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
*The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
**Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Some time before [[Generation VIII]]''':
*Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''[[Generation VIII]]''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and their {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}}:
**{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar, challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} the [[legendary giants]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
**After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
**After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
**After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and their [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]]:
**{{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, a child who recently moved to [[Paldea]], starts their Pokémon journey with their neighbor [[Nemona]], receiving their first partner Pokémon from Director [[Clavell]] of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}. Despite being a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked Trainer, Nemona chooses to also raise a new first partner Pokémon and team alongside Florian/Juliana. Soon after their departure from [[Cabo Poco]], Florian/Juliana encounters a mysterious Pokémon called {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} and a boy named [[Arven]], the son of [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who gives them the Pokémon's [[Poké Ball]]. Arriving in [[Mesagoza]], Florian/Juliana learns about the [[Terastal phenomenon]], saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by a group of academy delinquents called [[Team Star]], and is contacted by Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, who tells asks them to look after Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} in their stead. Three days later, the academy's independent study assignment, the Treasure Hunt, sends academy students to search for their own personal treasure across the region.
**Encouraged by Nemona, Florian/Juliana starts taking on the eight [[Gym]]s across Paldea to earn eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] and become a Champion like her. Along the way, they encounter the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of Paldea, members of the Paldea [[Elite Four]], and Top Champion [[Geeta]], as well as battle Nemona on several occasions. With eight Gym Badges in hand, Florian/Juliana travels to the {{pal|Pokémon League}}, defeating the Elite Four and Geeta to become a Champion-ranked Trainer. An enthusiastic Nemona then challenges them to one more battle, happy to be able battle without holding back anymore. Despite losing, Nemona is still happy to see Florian/Juliana having become as strong as they have.
** A mysterious individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation called "Operation Starfall". Clavell, disguised as a student named Clive, accompanies them on their journey to defeat the team's five squads at their respective bases around Paldea. During this quest, Florian/Juliana learns that members of Team Star are actually not bullies, but falsely accused victims of bullying themselves. Once all five squads have been defeated, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as Team Star's mysterious Big Boss and challenges Florian/Juliana to one last confrontation at the academy, where they are revealed to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell takes off his disguise and issues a formal apology to Team Star, revoking their threat of being expelled.
**Arven enlists Florian/Juliana's help in defeating the five [[Titan Pokémon]] around Paldea and collecting their respective [[Herba Mystica]], mythical herbs said to have amazing healing capabilities. During this quest, Arven reveals that he wants to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his seriously injured partner Pokémon, {{p|Mabosstiff}}. In consuming some of the Herba Mystica itself, Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} also regains some of its lost abilities. One Mabosstiff has been fully healed, a call from Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}} summons Florian/Juliana to [[Area Zero]] in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].
**With Nemona, Penny, and Arven's independent storylines completed, they join Florian/Juliana on their journey down to Area Zero. At the very bottom of the area, they discover the Professor's laboratory, the [[Zero Lab]], and not only discover the existence of mysterious Pokémon called [[Paradox Pokémon]] and find out that the Professor constructed a [[Time travel|time machine]] to pull them into the modern day from a different era, but learn that the Professor is actually [[Death|dead]], with a robot equipped with an artificial intelligence having been talking to them throughout their adventure. Following the AI's request, Florian/Juliana assists them in stopping the time machine from flooding Paldea with an influx of Paradox Pokémon, though the AI is forced to travel to another era using the machine to stop it completely. Returning back to the academy, Florian/Juliana eases back to their school life and takes part in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] to crown the strongest Trainer at the academy.
**Sometime during their journey, Florian/Juliana joins several other students on a class trip to the land of [[Kitakami]] in the east, organized in cooperation with [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]. Two students of Blueberry Academy, a timid boy named [[Kieran]] and his aggressive big sister [[Carmine]], are Kitakami natives and meet Florian/Juliana on their arrival to [[Mossui Town]]. The students are told to learn of the history of Kitakami by visiting three signboards that detail the story of {{p|Ogerpon}} and the [[Loyal Three]]. Florian/Juliana pairs up with Kieran for this task. During the first night of the annual [[Festival of Masks]], Florian/Juliana and Carmine have an encounter with Ogerpon, which Carmine forces them to keep secret from Kieran. The next day, Florian/Juliana and Carmine learn that the Loyal Three were actually the bad guys, while Ogerpon was their victim, the opposite of what most people of Kitakami believe. Kieran, overhearing the story, feels betrayed for having been kept from learning the truth about Florian/Juliana and Carmine's encounter with Ogerpon. When the Loyal Three are suddenly resurrected from their grave and steal Ogerpon's three masks from [[Kitakami Hall]], Florian/Juliana work hard to retrieve them, while Kieran succeeds in convincing the townspeople of Ogerpon's innocence. Instead of returning to its home, however, Ogerpon chooses to come with Florian/Juliana, making Kieran feel even more betrayed when he and Carmine are forced to return to Blueberry Academy.
**After the stopping the time machine and the events of [[The Teal Mask]], Florian/Juliana travels to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student, where Kieran is revealed to have become the Champion of the school's {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}. Despite their exchange student status, Florian/Juliana is eventually approved to receive a permission to participate in it. Defeating the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}, Florian/Juliana is given the right to challenge Kieran, who, despite his significant improvement, ultimately loses to them once again. After his defeat, [[Briar]], a teacher at Blueberry Academy, invites Florian/Juliana, Carmine, and Kieran to join her on an expedition to Area Zero to discover {{p|Terapagos}}. They succeed in accessing the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and finding Terapagos, which Kieran hopes to use to finally defeat Florian/Juliana. When Terapagos's powers go out of control, however, he is instead forced to join Florian/Juliana in defeating it, allowing Florian/Juliana to catch it for themselves. Kieran, experiencing a change of heart, reconciles with Florian/Juliana as they return to Blueberry Academy.

'''Some time after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*Former [[Team Flare]] members [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]] established [[Team Flare Nouveau]].
*[[Siebold]] retired as a member of the Kalos [[Elite Four]] in order to focus on improving his culinary skills.
*[[Malva]] of the Kalos Elite Four disappeared from public view, leaving her current whereabouts unknown.
*[[Professor Sycamore]] resigned as the head of the {{kal|Pokémon Research Lab}}, leaving [[Mable]] as the acting director while traveling to another region alongside [[Trevor]] to conduct research.
*[[Tierno]] left Kalos and traveled to [[Unova]], becoming known as a successful dancer.
*A {{p|Darkrai}} wandered into Lumiose City and was exposed to the power leaking out of [[Ange]].

'''One year after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The [[Gare de Lumiose]] was built, forming a railway network connecting [[Lumiose City]] to a nearby airport. A grand opening ceremony was held, but only Pokémon attended.

'''Two years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The [[Quasartico Inc.]] office building in Lumiose City was established, as the company was assigned to work on Lumiose City's urban redevelopment plan.

'''Three years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
[[File:Prism Tower Mega Power ZA.png|thumb|250px|Prism Tower emitting Mega Power]]
*[[AZ]] approached Quasartico Inc. with a warning that Lumiose City is in peril. Quasartico Inc. soon began to investigate these claims.
*Some time afterward, while investigating [[Prism Tower]] for repairs and improvements, Quasartico Inc. discovered a strange energy emitting from the tower, which they also detected in various places in Lumiose City. The company dubbed this energy "[[Mega Power]]" and speculated that this power is capable of causing Rogue Mega Evolution.
*Quasartico Inc. closed the Prism Tower to the public for "renovation work". The [[Lumiose Gym|Lumiose City Gym]] housed within the tower was closed as well.
*Many wild Pokémon began arriving to Lumiose City, as if drawn to the Mega Power emanating from Prism Tower. Quasartico Inc. established [[wild zone]]s to contain the wild Pokémon, specifically to prevent Rogue Mega Evolved Pokémon from rampaging in the city. The wild Pokémon outbreaks in Lumiose City also caused the {{DL|Lumiose City|Gogoat Shuttle}} service to be discontinued, due to the {{p|Gogoat}} becoming skittish.
*At AZ's request, Quasartico Inc. established the [[Z-A Royale]] as a ploy to find the strongest Mega Evolution user in Lumiose City. Competitors are lured with the promise of a wish being granted to any Trainer who reaches Rank A, provided it is within the company's ability to do so. Certain top-ranked competitors are given [[Mega Ring]]s and [[Mega Stone]]s to Mega Evolve their own Pokémon.
*[[Lebanne]] was defeated in a battle against [[Jacinthe]] and, per the promise that the former made herself, had to wear her current outfit and act fancy in Jacinthe's presence.

'''Four and a half years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*Quasartico Inc. witnessed the phenomenon of [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] occuring for the first time. AZ and his Floette tried to quell the Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon, but couldn't keep up with the battle; [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] stepped in afterward and battled the Pokémon in his place.
*[[Ansha]] happened upon {{p|Hoopa}}, noticing that it seemed to have lost a battle against a Pokémon it played a prank on. Ansha fed Hoopa one of her homemade [[donut]]s, making it befriend her and follow her around ever since. Through Hoopa's {{m|Hyperspace Hole}}, she visited a [[dimension]] later named [[Hyperspace Lumiose]], where she saw a {{p|Rayquaza}} and decided to catch it for [[Diantha|her mother]].

'''Some time before {{g|Legends: Z-A}}''':
*[[Ingo]] returned from ancient [[Hisui]] to the modern-day [[Unova]] and reunited with his brother [[Emmet]]. With his return, the [[Battle Subway]]'s Multi Train returned to service.
*The original [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|Hisui Pokédex]] was rediscovered in [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Volo]] donated his ancient Sinnoh people outfit to the [[Lumiose Museum]].

'''A few days before {{g|Legends: Z-A}}''':
*The former Galar Champion [[Leon]] attended an invitation from [[Jacinthe]] and her [[Society of Battle Connoisseurs]] to present a lecture at her event.

'''Five years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The events of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:
**{{ga|Paxton}}/{{ga|Harmony}} arrived at Lumiose City and met [[Taunie]]/[[Urbain]] for the first time, who gave them their [[first partner Pokémon]], guided them through the city's [[Z-A Royale]], and had them stay in [[Hotel Z]], where they eventually become an official member of [[Team MZ]].
**As Paxton/Harmony rose through the ranks of Z-A Royale, they encountered a Rogue Mega {{p|Absol}} and quelled it with the help of AZ's {{p|Lucario}} that he lent to the player. This incident caught the attention of Quasartico Inc., and after being tested by the Quasartico Inc. secretary [[Vinnie]], Team MZ is tasked to deal with the instances of Rogue Mega Evolutions popping all throughout Lumiose City.
**The Pokémon {{p|Zygarde}}, who guided Paxton/Harmony to the Rogue Mega Absol in the first place, challenged the player to a battle. The Zygarde was accompanied by [[Lysandre]], having lost his memories and now calling himself "L", who advised Paxton/Harmony to become a strong Trainer worthy of Zygarde's approval, and oversaw their growth as they fight more and more Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
**Upon reaching Rank B in the Z-A Royale, Paxton/Harmony met former [[Team Flare]] members [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]], part of the [[Team Flare Nouveau]]. Through Grisham, Paxton/Harmony explored [[Lysandre Labs]] and learned about the ultimate weapon and Lysandre's original plans with it, as well as another device related to the ultimate weapon hidden within [[Prism Tower]]. L, having his memories gradually return, also encountered Paxton/Harmony at his former lab. L explained that he originally wanted to activate the ultimate weapon and the Prism Tower device together, but settled for activating just the ultimate weapon as he could not find [[AZ's Floette|AZ's Eternal Flower Floette]] meant to activate the Prism Tower device. L also explained that him firing the ultimate weapon caused the Prism Tower device to awaken, and that Zygarde must reach its full power to stop the Prism Tower device.
**After Paxton/Harmony reached Rank A, AZ revealed to Team MZ that he was the one that built the Prism Tower device, known as [[Ange]], 2,000 years ago to protect Lumiose City and grant eternal life. However, the ultimate weapon being used five years ago caused Ange to improperly awaken and emit its Mega Power all over the city, causing Rogue Mega Evolution. AZ explained that a Mega Evolution user must Mega Evolve his Floette and together reach the control panel within Ange; afterward, the tower would assume its true form of Ange Floette, and only then can it be stopped from destroying the city.
**The energy emitted from Prism Tower reached its breaking point, causing Team MZ to enact the plan as stated. Taunie/Urbain Mega Evolved AZ's Floette and the two reach the control panel of Ange and have Floette absorb the tower's Mega Power, only for the tower to entrap the two and go berserk as "Hyperrogue Ange Floette". The other members of Team MZ, together with all the other Z-A Royale participants they've encountered thus far, helped Paxton/Harmony reach Zygarde on the other side of the city. Paxton/Harmony and Zygarde together defeated Ange Floette, utilizing Mega Evolution to Mega Evolve Zygarde and have it use its {{m|Nihil Light}} move to eliminate Ange for good.
**Some time after the incident with Prism Tower, AZ passed away of natural causes. He left behind his will to Team MZ, and his Lucario, originally given to him from [[Korrina]], to Paxton/Harmony as a token of gratitude. Team MZ and Quasartico Inc. both agreed to continue the Z-A Royale in AZ's memory, rechristening it as the Infinite Z-A Royale.
**The Prism Tower, having been destroyed due to the awakening of Ange, is left in its ruined state. The former site of Prism Tower is reestablished as a wild zone, known as [[Wild Zone 20]].
**The incident with Prism Tower attracted {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, which Paxton/Harmony caught. L challenged Paxton/Harmony to a battle, and invited them to the site of the Prism Tower ruins for a battle against Zygarde. After the battle, L gave them the [[Zygarde Cube]]. Having fully internalized the errors of his ways and anticipating the 3,000 years he will live for, L set off for his own journey.
**Hyperspace Lumiose fully manifested itself in Lumiose City, threatening to swallow up the real Lumiose. Team MZ began investigating Hyperspace Lumiose with the assistance of Ansha and Korrina. Eventually, they discovered that the strange dimension was created by a Darkrai that had been exposed to Ange's Mega Power and gone Rogue as a result. Upon the defeat and capture of the Rogue Mega Darkrai in [[Hyperspace Newmoon Nightmare]], Hyperspace Lumiose stopped expanding, though it still lingered.
**By the request of Ansha, Team MZ helped her to track down the Rayquaza she saw in Hyperspace, with Paxton/Harmony eventually catching it. After some thinking, Ansha allowed Paxton/Harmony to take care of it for now.

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Colosseum===
*In the [[Orre]] region, a young man named [[Wes]] betrays [[Team Snagem]], destroying [[Snagem Hideout|their base]] and stealing their only portable [[Snag Machine]], a device that allows one to steal Pokémon already owned by other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He subsequently rescues a girl named [[Rui]], who has the ability to see the dark auras produced by [[Shadow Pokémon]], Pokémon turned into heartless fighting machines by the criminal syndicate [[Cipher]]. Wes and Rui set out to [[Snagging|snag]] all of the Shadow Pokémon across Orre in order to thwart Cipher's plans and [[Purification|purify]] the corrupted Pokémon back to their original states. In doing so, Wes repeatedly defeats Cipher's four {{tc|Cipher Admin|Admins}}, ultimately confronting and defeating their boss [[Evice]] at the organization's base at [[Realgam Tower]]. Evice is arrested, and with Wes capturing and purifying the few remaining Shadow Pokémon, Orre returns to a state of peace.

===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness ===
*Five years after [[Wes]] and [[Rui]]'s heroic tale, [[Cipher]] resurfaces in [[Orre]] with a new army of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. In Wes's absence, a boy named [[Michael]], armed with a new [[Snag Machine]] and the new [[purification]] system known as the [[Purify Chamber]] created by [[Professor Krane]], sets out to take down Cipher once more. In the process, he also encounters the former {{tc|Cipher Admin}} and a current small-time criminal [[Miror B.]], who's likewise after any strong Shadow Pokémon he can find. After stopping Cipher's takeover of the [[ONBS]] news station, thwarting their plans to impersonate the citizens of [[Phenac City]], getting his Snag Machine stolen by and retrieving it from [[Team Snagem]], and destroying Cipher's [[Cipher Key Lair|Shadow Pokémon factory]], Michael uses the [[Robo Kyogre]] built by the eccentric inventor [[Dr. Kaminko]] to make his way to Cipher's base on [[Citadark Isle]]. Defeating an army of {{tc|Cipher Peon}}s and all the new Cipher Admins along the way, he finally confronts Cipher's Grand Master [[Greevil]] and his ultimate Shadow Pokémon, the supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Lugia]]. With Greevil and Lugia eventually bested, Cipher is defeated once more. Convinced by one of his sons, [[Eldes]], to atone for his wrongdoings, Greevil turns himself in. Michael then proceeds to purify Shadow Lugia with the Purify Chamber and snag the last remaining Shadow Pokémon from Miror B., ending the second "Shadow incident" and restoring peace to Orre once more.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Pokopia===
*{{g|Pokopia}} takes place in the far future<ref>[[Human Records#Newspapers|The Legendary Ninja Family]]: Koga, a Fuchsia City Gym Leader in the distant past</ref>, implied to be at least a century after the main series games.<ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Message from the Poké Mart]]: CDs are cool little gadgets used by our great-great-grandparents to listen to all their favorite music.</ref>
*Some time before {{g|Pokopia}}, [[Team Rocket]] reforms in Kanto under a new boss.<ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Team R Grunt's journal #2]]</ref> Dozens of huge, repeated hurricanes strike a region but news of this event is prevented from leaving the region by a [[Aether Foundation|conservation foundation]]. The foundation know that this disaster will spread throughout the entire world and cannot be stopped, and so form a plan with other regions to evacuate all of humanity into space, while all of the Pokémon in the world are to be stored and protected in a massive computer system in a plan called the Pokémon Conservation Project.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Hacker's confessions]]</ref> The general public become aware of the disaster as increasingly intense weather abnormalities lead to calamities striking each region, and rumors begin to spread of the plan to evacuate humanity into space.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Professor's diary]]</ref><ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Poké Life Dev Diary]]</ref> Team Rocket discover that the evacuation plans to send their members to different areas in order to break up the group, and decide to build their own rocket in secret. Before they can do so, the [[International Police]] apprehend the group, leaving behind a single grunt in the disguised rocket.<ref>[[Human Records#Magazines|Team R Grunt's journals]]</ref> As humanity begins the Pokémon Conservation Project and starts evacuating, a computer technician working for the foundation realises that if anything goes wrong they would be left in space without enough fuel to return, leaving the computer system without maintenance. As such they add a failsafe to scan for habitable environments and release stored Pokémon suited to those environments if maintenance is not performed for a long period of time and the system begins to approach its limits.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Hacker's confessions #6]]</ref> Almost all Pokémon are put into the Pokémon Center system with only a few such as [[Professor Tangrowth]] remaining in the wild, while humanity evacuates into space.<ref>[[Human Records#Diary Entries|Professor's diary #5]]</ref>
*An unknown amount of time later the failsafe activates, releasing [[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] and beginning the events of {{g|Pokopia}}. During the course of the game Ditto finds the rocket built by Team Rocket and provides the grunt still inside with the resources needed the launch. The game ends with the rocket travelling through interstellar space to reach a human space station. It is stated that the rocket carries more than enough fuel to power a return journey.<ref>[[Human Records#Notes|Grunt's journal (brainstorming)]]</ref>

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{{RegionInfobox
| regioncolor = Hoenn
| name = Hoenn
| jname = ホウエン
| tmname = Hoenn
| image = Hoenn ORAS.png
| size = 350
| caption = Artwork of Hoenn from {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}<br>Illustrated by [[kawayoo]]
| introduction = {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
| professor = [[Professor Birch]]
| firstpartner = {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}}
| villain = [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}}<br>[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}
| league = [[Hoenn League]]
| location = [[Ever Grande City]]
| pokelist = [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation III|Hoenn Pokédex]]{{sup/3|RSE}}<br>[[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number in Generation VI|Hoenn Pokédex]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}
| series = {{aniseries|PTS}}<br><small> ''{{aniseries|RS|Ruby and Sapphire}}''<br> ''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}''</small><br>''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Generations]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
| season = [[S06|Advanced]] (6)<br>[[S07|Advanced Challenge]] (7)<br>[[S08|Advanced Battle]] (8)<br>[[S23|Journeys]] (23)<br>[[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)<br>[[S25|Ultimate Journeys]] (25)<br>[[Horizons]]
| generation = {{gen|III}}, {{gen|VI}}
| games = {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}<br>{{v2|Emerald}}<br>{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| manga = ''[[PS181|Creeping Past Cacnea]]''
}}
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==
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|200px|The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as {{wp|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.<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===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Hoenn|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Hoenn}}
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==
{{spoilers}}
===Prehistory===
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|thumb|200px|{{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} battling as {{p|Rayquaza}} arrives to stop them]]
At the beginning of the [[Pokémon world]], [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} were formed from the natural energy in the [[region]] and then proceeded to fill the sea and create land, respectively. Meanwhile {{p|Rayquaza}} resided in the ozone layer. A chance meeting turned the Kyogre and Groudon into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world began. This battle continued until Rayquaza came down to earth and quelled it, forcing the two to retreat into their own caverns, where they slumbered in for many years.

2,000 years prior to the events of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Hoenn was plagued by meteor showers, which turned the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]]. The region was overflowed with natural energy and Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre awakened again to fight over it. They ravaged the earth and were only defeated and put to slumber once again by Rayquaza when the Draconids summoned it through a wish on a meteor. The people of region then began to revere Rayquaza as their savior.

1,000 years prior, the former king of [[Kalos]], [[AZ]] travelled to Hoenn and planted a tree in front of the [[Cave of Origin]]'s entrace. A primal energy-filled meteor struck the region, creating a gigantic crater where [[Sootopolis City]] will be built in. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre awakened to fight over it once again. The people of Hoenn wished on Rayquaza to save them once again, and using a [[Key Stone|special]] [[meteorite]], Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]], defeated the two, took away their Primal states, and forced them back to sleep again. The battle was also witnessed by AZ, learning even more about Mega Evolution. Later on, the [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor and the Draconids promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return again.

The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s were created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. 40 years prior to the events of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, {{p|Lunatone}} is discovered at the site of a meteor strike.

===Contemporary history===
The contemporary history of Hoenn differs slightly based on the title of the game being played.
====[[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]]====
{{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} moved to [[Littleroot Town]] in Hoenn from [[Johto]]. They then encountered May/Brendan (not chosen as {{Player}}), who started competing with them to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved [[Professor Birch]] from a {{P|Poochyena}} with their [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon]] 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, with the help of the opposing team, defeating [[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/6|AS}}, who wanted to expand the amount of landmass{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}/water{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/6|AS}} in the {{Pkmn|world}}. Team Magma{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Aqua{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/6|AS}} successfully awakened {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/6|AS}} in [[Seafloor Cavern]], which caused the Hoenn region to be plagued by {{weather|harsh sunlight}}{{sup/3|R}}/extremely harsh sunlight{{sup/6|OR}}/{{weather|rain}}{{sup/3|S}}/heavy rain{{sup/6|AS}}. However, Brendan/May battled and defeated the weather Pokémon in the [[Cave of Origin]] while in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal forms]]{{sup/6|OR}}{{sup/6|AS}}, successfully calming them down. Brendan/May then proceeded to beat the Pokémon League and become the Champion.

=====[[Delta Episode]]=====
Upon becoming the Champion in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteor]] changed course towards Hoenn. 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 destroy the meteor. Brendan/May encountered Zinnia at [[Sky Pillar]], who successfully summoned Rayquaza with the Key Stones she's stolen, but failed to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] it. Brendan/May fed it a [[meteorite]], which granted Rayquaza the power to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], joining them and flying into space to destroy the meteor. A {{P|Deoxys}} emerges from the remnants of the meteor, beginning a battle between it and Rayquaza.

===={{G|Emerald}}====
{{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} moved to [[Littleroot Town]] in Hoenn from [[Johto]]. They then encountered May/Brendan (not chosen as {{Player}}), who started competing with them to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved [[Professor Birch]] from a {{P|Zigzagoon}} with their [[Hoenn first partner Pokémon|first partner Pokémon]] 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 Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], who wanted to expand the amount of landmass and water in the {{Pkmn|world}}, respectively. Team Magma and Team Aqua successfully awakened {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} in [[Mt. Chimney]] and [[Seafloor Cavern]] respectively, which caused the Hoenn region to be plagued by an abnormal weather, being a strange mixture of {{weather|harsh sunlight}} and {{weather|rain}}. As the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] battled each other at [[Sootopolis City]], Brendan/May successfully awakened {{p|Rayquaza}} from [[Sky Pillar]], which allowed it to calm both weather Pokémon down. Brendan/May then proceeded to beat the Pokémon League and become the Champion, and was even invited to compete in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.{{endspoilers}}

==Geography==
===Environment===
[[File:Hoenn Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Hoenn in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Hoenn Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Hoenn in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
The Hoenn region is a group of islands that 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 IX]], it is the seventh 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 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====
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|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Littleroot Town ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Littleroot Town]]
| 10
| Basking amid vibrant nature, this simple town is not shaded with any one hue.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Oldale Town ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Oldale Town]]
| 14
| A town where the contrast between colorful flowers and deep, verdant forests is most beautiful.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Petalburg City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Petalburg City]]
| 26
| A whiff of salt is always in the air in this city, which is skirted by the ocean shore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rustboro City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Rustboro City]]
| 63
| This city is the main hub of industry in the Hoenn region, with the Devon Corporation as its beating heart.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dewford Town ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Dewford Town]]
| 26
| New trends are always the rage among the inhabitants of this small island town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Slateport City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Slateport City]]
| 79
| People from many different regions gather and mingle in this bustling port city.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mauville City.png|100px]]
| [[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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Verdanturf Town ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Verdanturf Town]]
| 27
| Thanks to the prevailing wind pattern, this town is always kept clear of falling volcanic ash.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fallarbor Town ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Fallarbor Town]]
| 26
| A town formed by scholars who gather to research meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lavaridge Town ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Lavaridge Town]]
| 27
| A popular spot in the Hoenn region, thanks to its hot springs, said to cure any ailment.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Fortree City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Fortree City]]
| 37
| The people and the Pokémon of this city follow nature's cues to rise each morning and end each day.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lilycove City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Lilycove City]]
| 106
| This tourist destination is undergoing a revival, thanks to the popularity of its Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mossdeep City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Mossdeep City]]
| 45
| Research is underway day and night in this city, all in the hope of understanding the distant reaches of space.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sootopolis City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pacifidlog Town ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Pacifidlog Town]]
| 18
| This town first came into being as a floating storehouse used by people living on the ocean's surface.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ever Grande City ORAS.png|100px]]
| [[Ever Grande City]]
|
| 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}})
|}

====Landmarks====
[[File:Slateport City Mt Chimney artwork.png|thumb|right|300px|Mt. Chimney as seen from afar]]
* [[Petalburg Woods]]
* [[Rusturf Tunnel]]
* [[Granite Cave]]
* [[New Mauville]]
* [[Mt. Chimney]]
* [[Cave of Origin]]
* [[Scorched Slab]]
* {{safari|Hoenn}}
* [[Seafloor Cavern]]
* [[Sealed Chamber]]
* [[Southern Island]]
* [[Meteor Falls]]
* [[Shoal Cave]]
* [[Mt. Pyre]]
* [[Jagged Pass]]
* [[Sky Pillar]]
* [[Island Cave]]
* [[Desert Ruins]]
* [[Ancient Tomb]]
* [[Team Magma Hideout]]{{sup/3|Ru}}{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Team Aqua Hideout]]{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}

====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:
* [[Abandoned Ship]]

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

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

====Pokéwalker–exclusive====
These areas can only be found in the [[Pokéwalker]]:
* {{pw|Hoenn Field}}
* {{pw|Warm Beach}}

====Animated series-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}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:ABC Islands.png|100px]]
| [[A-B-C Islands]]
| 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"
| [[File:Banana Slakoth Garden.png|100px]]
| [[Banana Slakoth Garden]]
| style="text-align:left" | Banana Slakoth Garden is a jungle-like reserve for wild {{p|Slakoth}}. It is a tourist attraction and it is owned by [[Marcel]]. It is located near [[Lilycove City]]. It appeared in ''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bomba Island.png|100px]]
| [[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="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Crossgate Town.png|100px]]
| [[Crossgate Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | 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 {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to compete and try to become an honorary citizen.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Donto Island.png|100px]]
| [[Donto Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Donto Island is located near [[Pacifidlog Town]] and it is home to many {{p|Donphan}}. It appeared in ''[[AG114|Date Expectations!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Foothill Town.png|100px]]
| [[Foothill Town]]
| 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"
| [[File:Forbidden Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Forbidden Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | Forbidden Forest is a {{type|grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 {{p|Venusaur}} is the 'boss' of the forest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Forina.png|100px]]
| [[Forina]]
| style="text-align:left" | 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. {{p|Jirachi}} hibernates for a millennium beneath the valley between the periods it is awakened. Forina appeared in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Giban Island.png|100px]]
| [[Giban Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | An island located somewhere between [[Sootopolis City]] and {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}. [[Kimmy Shoney]] and his parents [[Korban and Harmony Shoney|Korban and Harmony]] live here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Izabe Island.png|100px]]
| [[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="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"
| [[File:Kirikiri Mountain.png|100px]]
| [[Kirikiri Mountain]]
| 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"
| [[File:Lake May.png|100px]]
| [[Lake May]]
| style="text-align:left" | Lake May is a large lake located between [[Mauville City]] and [[Fallarbor Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:LaRousse City from above.png|100px]]
| [[LaRousse City]]
| style="text-align:left" | LaRousse City is the setting for ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It is a technologically advanced city and its main attraction is the [[Battle Tower]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Maisie Island.png|100px]]
| [[Maisie Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Maisie Island is located between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Mossdeep City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mirage Kingdom.png|100px]]
| [[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="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"
| [[File:Monsu Island.png|100px]]
| [[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="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"
| [[File:Muscle Island.png|100px]]
| [[Muscle Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | 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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:North Petalburg.png|100px]]
| [[North Petalburg]]
| style="text-align:left" | 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]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Oldale Ruins.png|100px]]
| [[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="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"
| [[File:Purika Contest Hall.png|100px]]
| [[Purika City]]
| style="text-align:left" | Purika City is located between [[Sootopolis City]] and [[Mossdeep City]], on [[Izabe Island]], and is famous for its [[Pokémon Contest]]s. It is where {{an|May}} won her fourth [[Ribbon]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rinshin Town.png|100px]]
| [[Rinshin Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Rinshin Town is located between [[Petalburg Woods]] and [[Rustboro City]]. It appeared in ''[[AG009|Taming of the Shroomish]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Riyado Town.png|100px]]
| [[Riyado Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Riyado Town is located on [[Izabe Island]], between [[Mossdeep City]] and [[Sootopolis City]]. The town is home to {{OBP|Gordon|AG107}} and his brother {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rubello Town.png|100px]]
| [[Rubello Town]]
| 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"
| [[File:Shroomish Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Shroomish Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | Shroomish Forest is home to a large number of {{p|Shroomish}} and {{p|Breloom}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:South City.png|100px]]
| [[South City]]
| 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]]. {{OBP|Alex|AG009}} intends on tearing down the property to make way for a forest park for the resident {{p|Shroomish}} to enjoy.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:The Greenhouse.png|100px]]
| [[The Greenhouse]]
| 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"
| [[File:Togepi Paradise.png|100px]]
| [[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="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"
| [[File:Valley of Steel.png|100px]]
| [[Valley of Steel]]
| 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"
| [[File:Volley Town.png|100px]]
| [[Volley Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Volley Town is located between the [[Weather Institute]] and [[Lilycove City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wailmer Island.png|100px]]
| [[Wailmer Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | 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 {{p|Wailmer}} live around it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wales Island.png|100px]]
| [[Wales Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Wales Island is located somewhere between [[Mossdeep City]] and [[Sootopolis City]]. It is actually home to [[Professor Proctor]] and his wife, [[Annie Proctor|Annie]]. Together, they resurrected several [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wazoo Island.png|100px]]
| [[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 [[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====
{| style="margin:auto; background:#{{hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border:2px solid #{{hoenn color}}"
|- style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{hoenn color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Cerosi Town]]
| 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]].
|}

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn RS.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} 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}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:HoennIIIE.png|x280px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} 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}}
|}

====In-game====
{| 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 RSE Map.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn ORAS Map.png]]
|-
| Hoenn as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Hoenn as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|-
| 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]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:May Mindscape.png|x250px]]
|-
| 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}}
| 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==
{{main|Hoenn League}}

===Gym Leaders===
{| 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="3" | {{color|{{hoenn color light}}|Generations {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation III|III}} and {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Generation VI|VI}}}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{hoenn color light}}|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|type=Rock|pic=VSRoxanne.png|ldr=Roxanne|djap=ツツジ|drm=Tsutsuji|loc=Rustboro City|cjap=カナズミシティ|crm=Kanazumi City|bdg=Stone|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=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=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=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{{!}}128px|ldr=Wallace|djap=ミクリ|drm=Mikuri<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}</span>|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<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/3|E}}</span>}}
|}
{{-}}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=III and VI|l={{hoenn color light}}|d={{hoenn color dark}}|league=Hoenn|col=2|col2=4}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|pic=VSSidney.png|m=Sidney|mjap=カゲツ|mrm=Kagetsu|size=150px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSPhoebe.png|m=Phoebe|mjap=フヨウ|mrm=Fuyō|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}}
{{eltb2|type=Steel|type2=Water|pic=VSSteven2.png{{!}}128px|pic2=Spr E Wallace.png|m=Steven Stone|m3=Steven|m2=Wallace|mjap=ダイゴ|mrm=Daigo<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}</span>|mjap2=ミクリ|mrm2=Mikuri<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/3|E}}</span>}}
|}
{{-}}

==Battle Frontier==
{{main|Battle Frontier (Generation III)}}
===Frontier Brains===
{| 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="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}}" | {{color|{{hoenn color dark}}|Facility<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Symbol|Symbols}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[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|{{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|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Knowledge Symbol}}
| [[File:Knowledgesymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Knowledge Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[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|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Arena}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルアリーナ<br>Battle Arena}}</small>
| [[File:Gutssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Guts Symbol}}
| [[File:Gutssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Guts Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Tucker.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Tucker|Dome Ace Tucker}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ドームスーパースターヒース<br>Dome Superstar Heath}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Dome}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルドーム<br>Battle Dome}}</small>
| [[File:Tacticssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Tactics Symbol}}
| [[File:Tacticssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Tactics Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Lucy.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Lucy|Pike Queen Lucy}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|チューブクイーンアザミ<br>Tube Queen Azami}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Pike}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルチューブ<br>Battle Tube}}</small>
| [[File:Lucksymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Luck Symbol}}
| [[File:Lucksymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Luck Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Spenser.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Spenser|Palace Maven Spenser}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|パレスガーディアンウコン<br>Palace Guardian Ukon}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Palace}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルパレス<br>Battle Palace}}</small>
| [[File:Spiritssymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Spirits Symbol}}
| [[File:Spiritssymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Spirits Symbol}}
|- style="background:#{{frontier color light}}"
| [[File:Spr E Brandon.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Brandon|Pyramid King Brandon}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|ピラミッドキングジンダイ<br>Pyramid King Jindai}}</small>
| {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Pyramid}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルピラミッド<br>Battle Pyramid}}</small>
| [[File:Bravesymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Brave Symbol}}
| [[File:Bravesymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Brave Symbol}}
|-
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Spr E Anabel.png]]<br>{{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Tower Tycoon (Trainer class)|Salon Maiden}} {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Anabel}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|タワータイクーンリラ<br>Tower Tycoon Lila}}</small>
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}" | {{color2|{{frontier color dark}}|Battle Tower (Generation III)|Battle Tower}}<br><small>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|バトルタワー<br>Battle Tower}}</small>
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}" | [[File:Abilitysymbolsilver.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Silver Ability Symbol}}
| style="background:#{{frontier color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:Abilitysymbol.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{frontier color dark}}|Gold Ability Symbol}}
|}{{clear}}

==Trivia==
* Hoenn has the most [[route]]s of any [[region]], with a total of 34.
* 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.
** [[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 seen in multiple sources, such as the [[Hoennian Salt]] item from {{g|Legends: Z-A}} and the Official [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] Guide.
* The shape of the Hoenn region resembles the {{wp|yin-yang}} symbol, with land and sea representing the two opposing forces. [[Mt. Chimney]] and [[Sootopolis City]] serve as the circles within each contrasting area.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Hoenn color}}; border:3px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Hoenn color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{Hoenn color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{Hoenn color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German, European Spanish,<br>Latin American Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Catalan, Indonesian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese,<br>European Portuguese,<br>Turkish, Vietnamese
| Hoenn
| From its Japanese and English name
|-
| Korean
| 호연 ''Hoyeon''
| From the transcription of its Japanese name with 연 (緣) ''yeon'' (affinity) being derived from its Japanese etymology 豊縁 ''hōen''
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 豐緣 ''Fēngyuán'' / ''Fūngyùhn''
| rowspan="2" | From the orthographic borrowing of its Japanese etymology 豊縁 ''hōen'', formed with the characters 豐 / 丰 ''fēng / fūng'' (abundant) and 緣 / 缘 ''yuán / yùhn'' (affinity)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 丰缘 ''Fēngyuán''
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 芳緣 ''Fāngyuán''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon animated series]] (prior to [[AG087]]), [[Pokémon Adventures]] (prior to ''{{wp|Emerald arc (Adventures)|Emerald}}'' arc)</ref>
| rowspan="3" | From the alternative reading of its Japanese name as 芳縁 ''hōen'' with 芳 ''fāng / fōng'' meaning "fragrant"
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 芳緣 ''Fōngyùhn''<ref group=n>Pokémon animated series (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby and Sapphire]]'' to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|XY]]'' series, [[XYS02]])</ref>
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 芳缘 ''Fāngyuán''<ref group=n>Pokémon Adventures (first edition)</ref>
|-
| Hindi
| होएन ''Hoen''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Хоэнн ''Khoenn''<br>Хоенн ''Khoyenn''<ref group=n>[[Pokémon TV]]</ref>
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Tamil
| ஹோயென் ''Hōyeṉ''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Telugu
| హొయెన్ ''Hoyen''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| โฮเอ็น ''Hoenn''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}
* {{game|Emerald}}
* {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}

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[[Category:Hoenn locations|*]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire locations|*]]
[[Category:Emerald locations|*]]
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Super-ancient Pokémon

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[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Groudon and Kyogre battle as Rayquaza arrives]]
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon 2.png|thumb|250px|The super-ancient Pokémon in their alternative forms in the Rayquaza [[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short]]]]
The '''super-ancient Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|超|ちょう}}{{ruby|古|こ}}{{ruby|代|だい}}ポケモン''' ''Chō-kodai Pokemon'', "super-ancient Pokémon")<ref>"''This defies belief... A super-ancient POKéMON... Its power is unbelievable. It has upset the balance of nature...''" - [[Archie]]{{sup/3|R}}/[[Maxie]]{{sup/3|S}} ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions]])</ref><ref>"''GROUDON and KYOGRE, the two POKéMON wreaking havoc here, are considered to be super-ancient POKéMON. But there aren’t just two super-ancient POKéMON. There is one more somewhere. Somewhere, there is a super-ancient POKéMON named RAYQUAZA.''" - [[Wallace]] ([[Pokémon Emerald Version]])</ref><ref name=SuperMusicCollectionRS>''The Super-Ancient Pokémon Awaken!'' [[Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection]]</ref><ref name=MastersOST>''Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)'' [[Jukebox (Masters)]]</ref> is a term that describes a [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|trio]] of ancient [[Legendary Pokémon]] from the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]—{{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Groudon}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. This trio has also been unofficially called the '''weather trio''' by fans.

Starting in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], Groudon and Kyogre can undergo [[Primal Reversion]] to become Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre, and Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Rayquaza.

==Design==
The three super-ancient Pokémon all have some physiological similarities, with similar symbols on their bodies as well as yellow eyes.

===Abilities===
Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza all have {{cat|Abilities with effects on weather conditions|weather-changing}} {{Abilities}}. In their debut appearance in the Generation III games, their Abilities were exclusive to them (although {{a|Cloud Nine}} has the same effect as Rayquaza's {{a|Air Lock}} Ability). Upon undergoing Primal Reversion or Mega Evolution, Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza gain new exclusive Abilities, which are enhanced versions of their original Abilities.

Groudon and Kyogre have {{a|Drought}} and {{a|Drizzle}}, which create [[harsh sunlight]] and [[rain]], respectively. From Generation III to V, these Abilities created weather that lasted for the remainder of the battle—this contrasts with the moves {{m|Sunny Day}} and {{m|Rain Dance}}, which only create weather for 5 turns. This was changed in Generation VI, so that these Abilities also only create weather for 5 turns.

Rayquaza's Air Lock Ability removes the effects of any weather as long as Rayquaza remains in battle, allowing it to remove the effects of the Abilities of Groudon and Kyogre.

Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Rayquaza have the Abilities {{a|Desolate Land}}, {{a|Primordial Sea}}, and {{a|Delta Stream}}, which create the special weather conditions [[extremely harsh sunlight]], [[heavy rain]], and [[strong winds]], respectively. These weather conditions last as long as they remain in battle. Extremely harsh sunlight and heavy rain are enhanced versions of harsh sunlight and rain, having all the same effects as the base weather, but providing additional benefits and being harder to remove. All three weather conditions cannot be replaced by other weather conditions while a Pokémon with the corresponding Ability remains on the field, except each other.

===Origin===
The three Pokémon represent separate elemental spheres: Kyogre having dominion over the {{wp|hydrosphere}}, Groudon over the {{wp|lithosphere}}, and Rayquaza over the {{wp|atmosphere}}. These roles are reflected in their types. The three Pokémon could be references to creatures from Hebrew myth: {{wp|Leviathan}}, a sea monster; {{wp|Behemoth}}, a land beast; and {{wp|Ziz}}, a giant bird.

==History==
[[File:Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre artwork.png|thumb|250px|[[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} battle]]
===Core series games===
Thousands of years ago, [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} were formed by the natural energy that existed in that time and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. Meanwhile, {{p|Rayquaza}} resided in the ozone layer, where it resided in and fed on water, other particles, and [[Meteorite|meteorites]]. At some point later, a chance meeting turned Kyogre and Groudon into rivals, who then began a cataclysmic conflict for the dominance of the [[Pokémon world]]. This battle continues until Rayquaza eventually descends from the skies and quells it, forcing both of them to retreat and be sealed into underground caverns: Kyogre in [[Seafloor Cavern]] and Groudon in Seafloor Cavern{{Sup/3|RS}}{{Sup/6|ORAS}}/under [[Mt. Chimney]]{{Sup/3|E}}, where they slumbered in since then.<ref>[[Steven Stone]]: ''"The [[super-ancient Pokémon]] that has been sealed deep beneath [[Hoenn Route 128|Route 128]] since ancient times... It slept until now in the [[Seafloor Cavern]]. The entrance to that cavern was sealed by the power of a certain Pokémon, all in an effort to keep any human or Pokémon from ever breaching it."'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref>

2,000 years ago, in a time known as the primal age, the world was overflowing with natural energy, so Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre reawakened to fight for more of that energy in long clashes,<ref>[[Zinnia]]: ''"Thousands of years ago, in the primal age long lost, the world was overflowing with natural energy. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fought over that energy in endless, furious clashes."'' ([[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref> creating natural disasters in the process. The [[Hoenn]] [[region]] was created from these same clashes. In the face of their great power, people could do nothing, but to their relief, Rayquaza intervened once again. Its power overwhelmed that of the two Primal Pokémon, ending their conflict, putting both to sleep once again, and returning peace to the world.

1,000 years ago, a meteoroid hit the earth, creating the crater in which [[Sootopolis City]] would be built in. This impact caused cracks in the ground that unleashed natural energy, causing Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to awaken and battle each other once again for 20 days, threatening to destroy the world in the process.<ref>[http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/the-legends-of-hoenn-continue The Legends of Hoenn Continue | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20150209222143/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/the-legends-of-hoenn-continue archived])</ref> The [[Draconid people]] had a collective memory of how Rayquaza saved their race long ago, and their wish for this to happen again combined with the power of a [[Key Stone|meteorite]] allowed Rayquaza to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] for the first time and calm down the two Primal Pokémon once more. Stripped of their primal forms, Groudon and Kyogre entered a deep slumber in underground caverns while Rayquaza returned to the sky.

At some point, [[Sky Pillar]] was then created by the Draconids to honor of Rayquaza and to preserve the history of the three super-ancient Pokémon. They also prepared for the day when Rayquaza would be needed again in 1,000, when [[Grand Meteor Delta|another meteoroid]] would appear on a collision course with Hoenn. The [[Red Orb]] and [[Blue Orb]], were also created to control Groudon and Kyogre in case they reawakened.
<gallery widths="250px" heights="150px">
Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre storybook.png|Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre fighting over the {{Pkmn|world}}'s natural energy
Rayquaza Storybook.png|The [[Draconid people|Draconids]] wishing Rayquaza to descend and save them from destruction
Super-ancient Pokémon storybook.png|Mega Rayquaza stopping Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre from causing any further destruction
</gallery>

==Moveset comparison==
The following are the super-ancient Pokémon's level-up movesets from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; margin:auto; width:auto; background: #{{emerald color}}; border: 5px solid #{{emerald color light}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{emerald color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:382Kyogre.png|100px]][[File:382Kyogre-Primal.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyogre|47587e}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | [[File:383Groudon.png|100px]][[File:383Groudon-Primal.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Groudon|49422b}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>/<small>{{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:384Rayquaza.png|100px]][[File:384Rayquaza-Mega.png|100px]]<br>{{pcolor|Rayquaza|322661}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
|-
| rowspan="5" style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|1}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Origin Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Precipice Blades|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Ascent|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ancient Power|{{rock color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Mud Shot|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Twister|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Body Slam|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Air Slash|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|9}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Aqua Tail|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Earth Power|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|18}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Dragon Dance|{{dragon color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|27}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Muddy Water|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Earthquake|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Extreme Speed|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|36}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Ice Beam|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hammer Arm|{{fighting color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|45}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | {{mcolor|Sheer Cold|{{ice color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fissure|{{ground color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Voice|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|54}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aqua Ring|{{water color dark}}}}''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rest|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|63}}
|
|
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|72}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hydro Pump|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Hurricane|{{flying color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|81}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Solar Beam|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Outrage|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|{{emerald color light}}|90}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Spout|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''''{{mcolor|Eruption|{{fire color dark}}}}'''''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Hyper Beam|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}; color: #{{emerald color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|2ED42E|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage. Moves in '''''bold italics''''' are only STAB for Primal Groudon, which is not present in Scarlet and Violet.</small>
|}{{-}}

==Base stat comparison==
{{stats/h|emerald}}
{{stats/r|0382|Kyogre|100|100|90|150|140|90}}
{{stats/r|0382|Kyogre|form=-Primal|display=Primal Kyogre|100|150|90|180|160|90}}
{{stats/r|0383|Groudon|100|150|140|100|90|90}}
{{stats/r|0383|Groudon|form=-Primal|display=Primal Groudon|100|180|160|150|90|90}}
{{stats/r|0384|Rayquaza|105|150|90|150|90|95}}
{{stats/r|0384|Rayquaza|form=-Mega|display=Mega Rayquaza|105|180|100|180|100|115}}
|}

==In the core series games==
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon cutscene.png|thumb|Rayquaza confronting Kyogre and Groudon in a cutscene in Emerald.]]
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
In these games, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the [[Cave of Origin]] in their respective games, and after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the {{player}} can encounter Rayquaza at rest on the topmost floor of the [[Sky Pillar]].


===Pokémon Emerald===
In the enhanced version of Ruby and Sapphire, Kyogre and Groudon both appear in alternating caves after entering the Hall of Fame: [[Marine Cave]] (on {{rt|105|Hoenn}}, {{rt|125|Hoenn}}, {{rt|127|Hoenn}}, or {{rt|129|Hoenn}}) for Kyogre and [[Terra Cave]] (on {{rt|114|Hoenn}}, {{rt|115|Hoenn}}, {{rt|116|Hoenn}}, or {{rt|118|Hoenn}}) for Groudon. Rayquaza appears atop the [[Sky Pillar]] after calming Kyogre and Groudon in [[Sootopolis City]], and is obtainable before entering the Hall of Fame.


===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
All three super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained in the [[Embedded Tower]] after {{ga|Red}} is defeated and {{player}} has the [[National Pokédex]], [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]], and respective [[Colored orbs|Orbs]]. Kyogre is obtainable in HeartGold, and Groudon is obtainable in SoulSilver. Once both a Kyogre from HeartGold and a Groudon from SoulSilver are in one game, the player gets an opportunity to catch Rayquaza.

<gallery>
File:Embedded Tower Kyogre HGSS.png|Kyogre
File:Embedded Tower Groudon HGSS.png|Groudon
File:Embedded Tower Rayquaza HGSS.png|Rayquaza
</gallery>

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
In the [[remake]]s, both Kyogre and Groudon appear in the [[Cave of Origin]] just like in the originals. However, when the player faces them, they are in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]]. Rayquaza is obtained during the Delta Episode atop [[Sky Pillar]], which occurs after the player become the Champion and is granted access to Sky Pillar by [[Wallace]]. Rayquaza must be caught when encountered; if the player runs away from it or defeats it, they will have to battle it again until it is caught.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
All three members of the super-ancient Pokémon can be encountered in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] through [[Ultra Warp Ride]]. {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/7|US}} can be encountered in the Cave World through a yellow warp hole. {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/7|UM}} can be encountered in the Water World through a blue warp hole. {{p|Rayquaza}} can be encountered in the Cliff World through a red warp hole, as long as both Groudon and Kyogre are in the player's party.

===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In [[The Crown Tundra]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]], the super-ancient Pokémon be found at [[Max Lair]] during [[Dynamax Adventure]]s. {{p|Groudon}} can be found in Sword, while {{p|Kyogre}} can be found in Shield; however, the player can get the other Legendary by participating in other players' Dynamax Adventures.

===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
The super-ancient Pokémon can all be encountered at [[Ramanas Park]] after capturing the [[legendary giants]], [[Legendary beasts]]{{sup/8|BD}}/[[Legendary birds]]{{sup/8|SP}} and [[Eon duo]]. The trio is located at Oceanic Room, Tectonic Room, and Stratospheric Room respectively. Each room needs either Oceanic Slate, Tectonic Slate, or Stratospheric Slate to unlock the encounter.

===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
A {{Shiny}} Rayquaza was made available in a limited [[Poké Portal News]] event called '''Shiny Rayquaza Appears'''. This event lasted from December 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025. During the [[Tera Raid]] Battle event, the Shiny Rayquaza can be caught once per save file.

====[[The Indigo Disk]]====
In the DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained via [[treat]]s from [[Snacksworth]]. Groudon can be found in Scarlet via the [[Groudon Treat]], while Kyogre can be found in Violet via the [[Kyogre Treat]]. The player can get the other Legendary by participating in [[Blueberry Quest]]s through the [[Union Circle]] online. Rayquaza can be obtainted through the exclusive online group quests via the [[Rayquaza Treat]].

===Pokémon Legends: Z-A===
In the [[Mega Dimension]] DLC, the super-ancient Pokémon can be obtained in [[Hyperspace Lumiose]]. Groudon can be found in [[Hyperspace Desolate Land]], being accessed by [[Ansha]]'s [[Ansha#Pokémon|Hoopa]] via the [[donut#Donut types|Omega Old-Fashioned Donut]]. Kyogre can be found in [[Hyperspace Primordial Sea]], being accessed by Ansha's Hoopa via the [[donut#Donut types|Alpha Old-Fashioned Donut]]. Rayquaza can be found in [[Hyperspace Sky Pillar]], being accessed by Ansha's Hoopa via the [[donut#Donut types|Delta Old-Fashioned Donut]]. Rayquaza is caught for Ansha, who dreams of meeting it so she can gift it to her [[Diantha|mother]].

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{spoilers}}
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], as well as their [[remake]], [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|Rescue Team DX]], Groudon and Rayquaza serve notable roles in the story. Groudon awakens after the player has visited [[Mt. Freeze]] and spoken with {{p|Ninetales}}. After [[Team A.C.T.]] and another team have failed to defeat it, the player's team must travel to [[Magma Cavern]] to stop it. Rayquaza, meanwhile, serves as the final boss of the main game. The player and their partner must climb to the top of the [[Sky Tower]] in order to ask Rayquaza's help in destroying a giant meteor that's threatening the planet. While Rayquaza initially attacks them due to them intruding on his territory, it sees reason at the last second and uses {{m|Hyper Beam}} to destroy the meteor just before it can hit.

During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be recruited by defeating them on the final floor of a dungeon. Kyogre resides at the bottom of the [[Stormy Sea]], while Groudon and Rayquaza can be found in the same dungeons as during the main game. In the remake, Kyogre and Groudon will undergo [[Primal Reversion]] while being fought, while Rayquaza will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

In {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky}}, the player and partner encounter a Groudon at the end of [[Steam Cave]], though after it is defeated, it turns out to have been just an illusion created by {{p|Uxie}} to protect the [[Time Gear]] of [[Fogbound Lake]]. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon can be found in a dungeon, protecting one of the [[Seven Treasures]] and needing to be defeated in order to obtain them.

In {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, Rayquaza makes several brief appearances during the main game, fleeing the planet in fear of the [[Dark Matter]], though it eventually returns to prevent the Dark Matter from taking the [[Tree of Life]] away from the planet, teaming up with {{p|Deoxys}} to do so. Though the Dark Matter turns both of them to stone soon after, they're restored to normal following Dark Matter's defeat. During the post-game, each of the super-ancient Pokémon serves as the boss of a dungeon, appearing in their alternate forms.
{{endspoilers}}

===Pokkén Tournament===
In [[Pokkén Tournament]], Mega Rayquaza appears as a Support Pokémon in the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]] version of the game alongside {{p|Mimikyu}}.

===Pokémon Masters EX===
All three of the super-ancient Pokémon appear in both their regular and {{Shiny}} colorations in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], forming recruitable [[sync pair]]s with various Trainers associated with them in the [[core series]] games. A Shiny Rayquaza could also be battled during the [[special event]] {{DL|Special event|Shiny Rayquaza Appears}}.

{{PairDex/h|emerald}}
{{PairDex|080|Zinnia|trainerlink=Zinnia (Masters)#Rayquaza|trainerimg=Zinnia|0384|Rayquaza|mega=Key Stone|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]|Dragon|Rock|Special Strike|exrole=Support|6|Legendary Adventures<br>''The Dragon That Rules the Sky''}}
{{PairDex|127|Maxie|trainerlink=Maxie (Masters)#Groudon|trainerimg=Maxie|0383|Groudon|master=yes|Ground|Ice|Physical Strike|exrole=Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|128|Archie|trainerlink=Archie (Masters)#Kyogre|trainerimg=Archie|0382|Kyogre|master=yes|Water|Grass|Special Strike|exrole=Tech|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|081|Steven|trainerlink=Steven (Masters)#Rayquaza|trainerimg=Steven Anniversary 2021|sygna=Anniversary 2021|0384 s|Rayquaza|shiny=yes|mega=Key Stone|form=[[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]|master=yes|Flying|Ice|Physical Strike|exrole=Field|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|113|May|trainerlink=May (Masters)#Kyogre|trainerimg=May Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0382 s|Kyogre|form=[[Primal Reversion|Primal Kyogre]]|mega=Blue Orb|shiny=yes|master=yes|buddy=yes|Water|Grass|Field|exrole=Special Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|018|Brendan|trainerlink=Brendan (Masters)#Groudon|trainerimg=Brendan Champion|sygna={{pkmn|Champion}}|0383 s|Groudon|form=[[Primal Reversion|Primal Groudon]]|mega=Red Orb|shiny=yes|master=yes|buddy=yes|Ground|Water|Field|exrole=Physical Strike|6|Master Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|A mural depicting Groudon and Kyogre in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in {{aniseries|PTS}}.

====''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''====
{{main|Rayquaza (M07)}}
Rayquaza first appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', where it defended its territory from a {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}.

Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and a {{Shiny}} Mega Rayquaza all made a major appearance in ''[[M18|Hoopa and The Clash of Ages]]''. Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon were summoned by a dark entity of {{an|Hoopa}}'s {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Unbound}} form, along with the [[Pokémon of myth]] and {{p|Kyurem}}, and were controlled by the evil shadow in order to terrorize [[Dahara City]]. It was revealed that long ago, Kyogre and Groudon engaged in a battle with Hoopa in its Unbound form to entertain the citizens of Dahara City, but this ended when Hoopa's power was sealed by [[Ghris]]. Mega Rayquaza was summoned by Hoopa along with {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} in order to stop the entity of Hoopa's Unbound form from terrorizing Dahara City.

===={{aniseries|AG}}====
{{main|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)}}
Kyogre and Groudon both debuted in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]''. Kyogre had been captured by [[Team Magma]], who was also in possession of the [[Blue Orb]]. Groudon was in [[Team Aqua]]'s possession along with the [[Red Orb]]. The two teams were planning on swapping Groudon and Kyogre, but Kyogre was released by {{tc|Aqua Admin|Team Aqua commander}} [[Shelly]], who had infiltrated Team Magma. [[Archie]] then proceeded to take control of Kyogre using the Red Orb. In the [[AG098|following episode]], Archie threatened to use Kyogre's power to flood the island both teams had met at. At this time the now awakened Groudon came and began to battle with Kyogre. During this time, {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{an|Lance}} managed to snap Archie out of the Red Orb's possession. Now free from the Orbs' possession Kyogre and Groudon retreated into the ocean and a volcano, respectively.
[[File:Rayquaza M07.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza in {{aniseries|RS}}]]

====[[Mega Evolution Specials]]====
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)}}
Kyogre and Groudon make prominent appearances in the [[Mega Evolution Specials]] of {{aniseries|XY}}.

In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', Rayquaza appeared after [[Alain]] and {{an|Steven Stone}} used their [[Mega Ring]] and [[Key Stone|Mega Stickpin]], respectively, to open one of Hoenn's ancient ruins and reveal the legendary [[Giant Rock]]. The energy emitted by the rock not only brought Rayquaza to the ruins, but it also awoke Groudon and Kyogre from their slumbers. Rayquaza, in a fit of rage, began attacking the people responsible for unlocking the Giant Rock. Seeing that, Alain and Steven sent out {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} and {{TP|Steven|Metagross}} to stop the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}, but to no avail. Rayquaza destroyed the ruins by using {{m|Draco Meteor}}, disintegrating the Giant Rock in the process before returning to the ozone layer.

In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', Alain and Steven were monitoring the area around [[Rustboro City]] when they noticed that Groudon had awakened and was seemingly moving towards the coastline. Steven wondered if Kyogre could also appear, and just at that moment, they received footage of the {{pkmn|category|Sea Basin Pokémon}}. Lysandre then commented on the possibility of the [[Pokémon world]] being destroyed, scaring Mairin. After that, Steven explained to her that there is a legend in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] that has been told since ancient times. According to Steven, the legend says that in the prehistoric era, Primal Groudon expanded the continents and Primal Kyogre expanded the seas. The two [[Legendary Pokémon]] were locked in a fierce struggle to obtain a source of enormous energy. That struggle shook the land and the skies, nearly destroying the world in the process. He also added that some people believe the energy source they were searching for was the Giant Rock.

Steven and Lysandre soon discovered that both Groudon and Kyogre were following an energy similar to that of the Giant Rock. Suspecting the rock would materialize in the place Groudon and Kyogre were headed, Lysandre ordered Alain to protect it from the super-ancient Pokémon. After that, Alain and Steven flew over the area on a plane and, when the two [[Primal Reversion|Primal Pokémon]] started fighting for the source of energy, they sent out their Charizard and Metagross to prevent them from consuming the rock's energy. However, Charizard and Metagross had trouble fighting against the Legendary Pokémon, but their combined efforts protected the Giant Rock long enough for Rayquaza to step in and put an end to the conflict between Groudon and Kyogre, causing them to return to their regular forms. After that, [[Team Flare|Lysandre's employees]] appeared to take away the Giant Rock, blocking its energy and placing it in a submarine. With the rock away, all three super-ancient Pokémon retreated.
[[File:Black Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Rayquaza in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
{{main|Black Rayquaza}}
A Shiny Rayquaza known as the Black Rayquaza plays a major role in the series. It was once owned by the Ancient Adventurer [[Lucius]], contained in an {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} that eventually wound up in [[Roy]]'s possession. He initially thought the Poké Ball was empty, until ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', where it reacted with [[Liko]]'s pendant and opened to reveal Rayquaza, which subsequently flew away, setting up Roy's dream to follow and find it. It was caught by Roy in [[HZ129]].

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)}}
All three super-ancient Pokémon have appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
{{spoilers}}
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Kyogre and Groudon were awakened by [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], respectively, causing massive devastation across [[Hoenn]] and necessitating [[Norman]] to awaken Rayquaza in order to help stop them.

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
While the actual super-ancient Pokémon did not appear in this arc, [[Guile Hideout]] used {{adv|Jirachi}}'s wish-granting powers to summon a sentient mass of sea water in the shape of a Kyogre to sink the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} into the ocean, forcing all ten [[Pokédex holder]]s to join forces to stop it.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The three super-ancient Pokémon were awakened once again, this time to help stop the world from being destroyed by [[Grand Meteor Delta|a giant meteoroid]], gaining the access to their ultimate forms for this purpose. Kyogre and Groudon expended all of their energy in stopping just a fragment of the meteoroid, leaving it up to Rayquaza and the [[human]]s of the world to stop the main body of the meteoroid.
{{endspoilers}}

==Artwork==
<gallery perrow="5">
Team Magma vs Team Aqua artwork.png|Promotional artwork for {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
ORAS Delta Episode.png|Promotional artwork for the [[Delta Episode]]
ORAS Mega Rayquaza Deoxys artwork.png|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}} and {{p|Deoxys}} battling in the Delta Episode
2020 Legendary Pokemon Gen III.jpg|Promotional art for [[The Crown Tundra]] by [[Tomokazu Komiya]],<ref>[https://archive.is/l5UJf Tweet by @poke_times]</ref> featuring {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}
Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 1 artwork.png|Super-ancient Pokémon artwork for {{g|Masters EX}} Hoenn [[villain arc]] (Part 1)
Masters Villain Arc Hoenn Part 2 artwork.png|Super-ancient Pokémon artwork for Pokémon Masters EX Hoenn villain arc (Part 2)
Masters Villain Arc Memories Hoenn.jpg|Artwork for Pokémon Masters EX Hoenn Villain Arc Memories
Masters Champion May and Brendan Debut.png|Artwork for [[Pokémon champion|Neo Champion]] {{mas|May}} and {{mas|Brendan}}
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* The term "super-ancient Pokémon" has previously been attributed to [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] in the Japanese version of the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* The [[List of Pokémon by color|colors]] of the three super-ancient Pokémon are the {{wp|RGB color model|additive primary colors of light}}.
** All three super-ancient Pokémon (while transformed) have {{Shiny}} variations that are black. However, only Shiny {{p|Rayquaza}} is black in its normal state, as a Shiny {{p|Kyogre}} is purple while a Shiny {{p|Groudon}} is yellow.
* The super-ancient Pokémon are the only [[Legendary trio]] in which all of its members live in different [[List of Pokémon by habitat|habitats]] — Kyogre lives in the Sea habitat, Groudon lives in the Rough-Terrain habitat, and Rayquaza lives in the Rare Habitat.

==In other languages==
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|ja=超古代ポケモン ''{{tt|Chō kodai Pokémon|Super ancient Pokémon}}''
|zh_cmn=超古代宝可梦 ''{{tt|Chāo gǔdài Pokémon|Super ancient Pokémon}}''
|cs=Superdávní Pokémoni
|fr=Pokémon ancestraux
|de=Wetter-Legenden
|it=Pokémon millenari
|ko=초 고대포켓몬 ''{{tt|Cho godae Pokémon|Super ancient Pokémon}}''
|pt_br=Pokémon de tempos imemoriais
|es=Pokémon ancestrales
|vi=Pokémon siêu cổ đại
}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{p|Kyogre}}
* {{p|Groudon}}
* {{p|Rayquaza}}

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{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

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Human Records

2026-03-20T17:56:35Z

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Various items can be found in [[Pokémon Pokopia]] that expand upon the lore of the game. These are collected under the Human Records section of the collection.

==Newspapers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Road Closure Announcement
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "Cycling Road will be closed on the 7th for inspection<br>and repair from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. the<br>following day.<br><br>The road will not be accessible to the public during<br>that time, so we recommend making your travel plans early."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| The Legendary Ninja Family
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "The region in question was once inhabited by a<br>famous clan of ninjas.<br><br>Koga, a Fuchsia City Gym Leader in the distant past,<br>and his daughter, Janine, were both members of<br>this clan."
|Ninja outfit
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Recycling Slogan Contest (Youth)
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Garbage<br>And<br>Recycling<br>Belong<br>Out of sight!<br>Dispose<br>Of<br>Refuse!<br><br>Mischa — 3rd Grade, Trainers’ School"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Vermilion Ranks No. 1 for 4th Year!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Vermilion City has been awarded first place on the<br>Most Livable Cities list, making this the fourth<br>consecutive year that our city has received this honor.<br><br>The city scored highly due to its abundance of natural<br>beauty, which has been preserved despite ongoing<br>urban development, as well as its many sightseeing<br>spots. The gorgeous view of the harbor at night was<br>cited as one of the main deciding factors."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Artificial Hot Springs Now Open!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "On the 8th of this month, an artificial hot spring<br>debuted in Area 7’s communal bath area.<br><br>This hot spring recreates the quality spring water<br>found in Lavaridge Town in the Hoenn region.<br><br>If it proves popular, there are plans to install hot<br>springs in each area."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Celadon Department Store Reopens
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "On the 20th of this month, the Celadon Department<br>Store will open its doors with a fresh new look<br>in Area 2!<br><br>Comment from the manager:<br>Our product selection has changed, but we will<br>continue to greet our customers with our usual<br>welcoming care and service."
| Psychic Master outfit
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Big Bargain Sale!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The ever-popular Full Heal is available at a<br>25 percent discount for a limited time only!<br>Limit three per customer. Only available in-store!<br><br>Poké Mart<br>Saffron City Branch"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sabrina Sets Sights on Big Screen!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Gym Leader Sabrina of the Saffron City Gym is set to<br>make her silver-screen debut at last! She will appear<br>in a new movie produced by the Unova region's<br>Pokéstar Studios.<br><br>Details about her role have not yet been released,<br>but expectations are high among Sabrina’s fans,<br>who hope to see her as the lead."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| This Week's Must-See Highlights
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The internationally acclaimed and award-winning film<br>“Dream: If Only We Could Meet” will finally make its<br>small-screen debut on the 9th of this month.<br><br>They met and went on a journey together in a dream,<br>but when each awoke, the other was nowhere to be<br>found. Was it nothing more than a dream? Perhaps...<br><br>We hope you enjoy this wistful and heartwarming<br>story of Gengar and Mismagius!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Weather Report (December 4)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Clear with periodic clouds. Expect light showers in<br>some areas.<br><br>No warnings or reports about volcanic eruptions have<br>been issued."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| March Issue Preview
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Floating and Bobbing:<br>Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon<br><br>Do you know the sad yet heartwarming tale of<br>this Pokémon?<br><br>In this issue, we'll present a newly interpreted<br>retelling of a certain region’s little-known folktale<br>that was passed down through the ages."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| TV Schedule: April 12 (Tuesday)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "2:00 PM: Your Local Puppy Pokémon Spotlight<br>Two Fidough siblings form a strong bond with the<br>owner of Mesagoza’s most popular bakery.<br>You won't make it through this story with dry eyes!"
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|}

==Diary Entries==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Kenan's diary
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "March 7 — Sunny<br><br>Today I played with Kenta in the park.<br><br>Kenta says he’s gonna move soon, but he'll come<br>back when he’s older.<br><br>We promised to play in the park again together<br>when we grow up."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sailor Dylan's diary
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The sea is really rough today. The ship keeps swaying<br>back and forth. And swaying...and swaying...<br><br>It's all I can do to write in this diary right now, but...<br>Ugh... I don’t feel so good... I might not be able to<br>write much mo—"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Katie's journal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "May 7<br>I can’t think of anything! I need to have FOUR design<br>proposals ready in two days, but I’m coming up blank!<br><br>I was begging my Smeargle for help, and he scribbled<br>some random patterns on a piece of paper and<br>handed it to me. Are those design pitches? That’s<br>so cute!<br><br>Actually...that gives me an idea. Back to work!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #1
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I doubt anyone will ever read this, but the memories<br>of my experiences are too much to bear alone, so I’ve<br>decided to confide in this diary.<br><br>I'm a nameless hacker. I infiltrate the networks of<br>huge corporations, steal their secrets, and sell them<br>to their rivals.<br><br>I already have more than enough money,<br>but it’s fun peering behind the scenes, so it’s almost<br>like a hobby for me.<br><br>I donate al! the money I don’t use to things like<br>Pokémon conservation groups.<br><br>Ever since I was a kid, I've liked computers and<br>Pokémon more than people."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "It happened when I was hacking into a server in<br>another region for fun and stumbled on a system<br>with excessively high security.<br><br>Finding these sorts of things is always a thrill.<br>It took a lot of effort, but once I breached it,<br>all I could find was what seemed like trivial data<br>about weather patterns.<br><br>It was anticlimactic, but it made me think...<br><br>Why would someone put so much effort into hiding<br>something like this? That nagged at me.<br><br>So I dove back in. It took a lot of work, but I learned<br>how to make sense of the weather data. I was able to<br>gather that a natural disaster had struck that region—<br>dozens of huge, repeated hurricanes.<br><br>That's the only conclusion I could draw, but I’d never<br>heard news about a disaster like that."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "If a disaster of that scale had really happened,<br>surely it would have received both local and<br>global attention.<br><br>With that thought, I remembered a foundation active<br>in that region.<br><br>They were known for their passion for Pokémon<br>conservation efforts. I had even donated to them.<br>I thought that an organization of that scale<br>might be able to influence media so that no news of<br>the disaster leaked outside the region.<br><br>I spent countless days infiltrating the foundation's<br>servers, looking into any data I could lay my hands<br>on. And sure enough, it gradually became clear that<br>they were involved.<br><br>I finally fell asleep after repeated all-nighters.<br>When I woke up, I was surrounded by members of<br>the foundation."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #4
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Apparently I’d left traces when I hacked the servers.<br>That was enough for them to track me down.<br><br>The people from the foundation were surprisingly<br>polite, and they explained what was happening<br>in detail.<br><br>I have no intention of writing it all here.<br><br>The important thing is that someday this disaster<br>will spread throughout the entire world.<br><br>They said that humanity in its current state can’t<br>prevent it.<br><br>The foundation, together with other regions, had<br>formed a plan to evacuate all of humanity into space.<br>The plan was already in motion. My head was<br>spinning at the outrageous tale.<br><br>So what would become of Pokémon? When I put the<br>question to them, they described their “Pokémon<br>Conservation Project” and asked for my help."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "While humanity is evacuated into space, all of the<br>Pokémon in the world are to be stored and protected<br>in a massive computer system. That is the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>An incredible plan. But the foundation members said<br>that in order to avoid panic they had to keep both<br>the disaster and the project out of the public eye as<br>much as possible.<br><br>Naturally this left them shorthanded.<br><br>Skilled computer technicians were in particularly<br>high demand.<br><br>That's why the foundation sought me out after I<br>discovered the disaster—recruitment.<br><br>I took them up on their offer.<br><br>Until this point, I had always lived as I pleased.<br>But if I could save Pokémon using my skills, I had<br>to do it.<br><br>The work was tough but also rewarding.<br><br>Eventually, the public began to take notice of the<br>disaster. The foundation gradually evacuated<br>those who noticed to a “safe place,” but to avoid<br>panic, they waited until the last minute to tell people<br>that their destination was space.<br><br>In the middle of this unbelievable situation, I found<br>a flaw in the plan."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In order to escape the disaster, humanity would<br>temporarily take refuge in space while Pokémon<br>would be safely stored in a computer system.<br>This was the general overview of the plan.<br><br>But no computer system will keep running forever.<br><br>The foundation planned to send a select few<br>members back to the planet at regular intervals to<br>perform ongoing maintenance.<br><br>But for humanity to survive in space for any length of<br>time, it would take a tremendous amount of energy.<br>I calculated that even a slight deviation from the<br>original plan would result in insufficient energy to<br>return, leaving humankind stranded in space for<br>dozens, or even hundreds, of years.<br><br>If that happened, the essential system protecting the<br>Pokémon would eventually cease to function.<br><br>So I decided to add a little touch of my own to the<br>system’s programming.<br><br>First, it will continuously check the weather data<br>across the globe in search of environments that can<br>prove even slightly habitable to Pokémon.<br><br>Next, if maintenance is not performed for a long<br>period of time and the system begins to approach<br>its limits, it will release the Pokémon most suited<br>to those environments.<br><br>Of course, ideally humans will return someday and<br>live alongside Pokémon once more.<br><br>But on the off chance humanity never returns from<br>space...I think releasing the Pokémon into a wild<br>world rather than leaving them asleep in a computer<br>would be a happier outcome.<br><br>It may sound strange coming from the program’s<br>creator, but I hope it never has to run."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #1
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My field survey on Cinnabar proved quite fruitful.<br><br>I spoke with Pokémon Professors from other regions<br>and gained a number of insights for my own research.<br><br>Many folks were very concerned about possible<br>effects the recent weather disturbances may be<br>having on Pokémon.<br><br>On my way home, I found a young Tangela.<br><br>He appeared injured and weak, so I used a Potion<br>to heal him. He seemed to take a liking to me and<br>toddled along behind me.<br><br>I wasn’t sure what to do at first. I ended up bringing<br>him home with me, figuring he might be a good<br>playmate for my grandchild."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #2
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My grandchild plays with Tangela a lot these days.<br>They both seem to be having so much fun. Just<br>watching them warms my heart.<br><br>Tangela shows interest in any and all human activities.<br>When I’m working on the computer, he stares intently<br>at my screen with a curious expression.<br><br>Trainers who come to visit me also play with Tangela, and...<br>Tangela seems intrigued by the items they use. He<br>looks enthralled by things like Pokédexes and<br>Poké Balls.<br><br>Are all Tangela brimming with curiosity?<br>Or is this little one just special?<br><br>Pokémon really are fascinating. There’s always more<br>to learn about them!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Today there was a gathering attended by Pokémon<br>Professors from every region. We had a surprising<br>announcement in store.<br><br>Increasingly intense weather abnormalities—and the<br>calamities striking each region as a result—show no<br>sign of slowing down.<br><br>At this rate, predictions suggest that we will no<br>longer be able to obtain enough food and energy<br>to continue living on this planet.<br><br>And we learned that a plan was secretly in motion to<br>evacuate all of humanity into space.<br><br>It also seemed that, with a few exceptions, it will not<br>be possible to bring Pokemon with us.<br><br>Of course some immediately raised their voices in<br>protest, which is when we heard about the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "It was decided that we will take part in the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>It’s a plan to safely store all Pokémon on the planet<br>in a massive computer system while humanity takes<br>refuge in space.<br><br>I can’t be sure that such a thing is even possible,<br>and being parted from our Pokémon will be terribly<br>painful, but...<br>this may be the only way that people and Pokémon<br>will be able to live together again someday.<br><br>I was also asked to join a survey team after we move<br>to space, but I held off on responding.<br><br>After humanity relocates, a small group will be sent<br>back to the planet to survey the environment and do<br>maintenance on the conservation system. But given<br>my age, I don’t know if I'll still be spry enough to be<br>of much help. I think it’s a task best left to the young."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Something shocking has happened.<br><br>The Pokémon Conservation Project is progressing<br>smoothly, and the time came for my Tangela to join<br>the others.<br><br>In the hopes of avoiding a tearful scene, I waited until<br>my grandchild was asleep before entrusting Tangela<br>to one of the other project members. But later that<br>night, I received word that Tangela had run off.<br><br>Tangela was like family. He should have been<br>accustomed to humans. How could this have<br>happened?<br><br>I have a theory.<br>Tangela was likely trying to get back to our home.<br><br>But it’s nearly time for my family to set off for space.<br>Even if Tangela were to make it safely home...<br>by the time he arrives, we'll no longer be there.<br><br>I feel agonizingly helpless knowing there's nothing I can do.<br><br>Nothing, that is, but hope that the project staff find Tangela and keep him safe..."
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The day of departure finally arrived, and Tangela was<br>still nowhere to be found.<br><br>So I decided to join the survey team after all.<br><br>It will give me the opportunity to return to the planet<br>periodically, and I can search when I’m there.<br><br>If there are any strange machines or rare tools on the<br>ship, I should borrow them.<br><br>Then I'll find Tangela and show them to him.<br><br>I'm certain he’lI examine them with his usual curiosity.<br><br>Until then...please, be safe."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Chef's diary
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "March 13<br><br>Charlotte appears to be interested in cooking! I tried<br>teaching her a bit, and she’s really quite good at it.<br>She's very dexterous with those little Greedent<br>hands, and it took almost no time before she was<br>able to help me out with simple tasks.<br><br>June 27<br><br>Charlotte’s an eager eater, but the one food she<br>doesn’t like is Chesto Berries. She made a rather<br>strained expression when I fed her some.<br><br>A chef shouldn’t be picky about things like that, but<br>I'd feel bad forcing her to eat something she doesn’t<br>like. What to do...<br><br>July 3<br><br>I made a special soup just for Charlotte using Chesto<br>Berries as a secret ingredient. She seemed to really<br>like it, and she appeared very satisfied as she finished<br>off the whole pot! I wonder how shocked she'd be if<br>she knew it had Chesto Berries. I look forward to the<br>day when she figures it out."
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|}

==Magazines==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Message from the Poké Mart
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "We all know that everyone’s beloved music streaming<br>services are being forced to shut down one by one<br>due to the steep rise of server fees all over the world.<br><br>While music lovers are still mourning the loss of these<br>streaming services, it isn’t all bad news in the world<br>of music! It’s our pleasure to share a little about a<br>technological blast from the past—compact discs (CDs)!<br><br>CDs are cool little gadgets used by our great-great-<br>grandparents to listen to all their favorite music.<br>Each CD can hold a little over 10 songs, making it<br>easy to find a new favorite and listen to it over and<br>over again!<br><br>And that’s not all!<br><br>Each CD is a one-time purchase, which means that<br>there's no need for a subscription fee—no matter how<br>many times you listen!<br><br>Poké Mart is working hard to create a solid lineup of<br>CDs for music lovers to choose from. We hope to be<br>THE destination for all those who want music in their<br>life—now and forever!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| A Surprise in the Garden
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "“I just got this weird feeling when I was out in the<br>garden. Parasect was acting restless too, so I asked<br>it to dig here.”<br><br>With that, Caroline smiled and showed us a<br>mysterious fossil."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Selection of Pokémon Greetings
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Minccino, Pikachu, and Other Pokémon with<br>Distinctive Tail-Based Greetings<br><br>In today’s world, so much about Pokémon ecology<br>has been explained through research. This time,<br>we've collected a special set of articles focused on<br>Pokémon greetings!"
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| This Year's Top Trend!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Undercuts and half updos are yesterday's news! This<br>year’s hottest trend is the center part!<br><br>A hugely famous influencer recently posted a selfie<br>with a new parted hairstyle, and fans are going wild!<br>Young people everywhere are adopting this hairstyle<br>in droves!"
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| Unmasking the True Misty!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Misty!<br><br>Misty, Gym Leader of the Cerulean City Gym, always<br>has a packed schedule, but she kindly gave us a full<br>day of her time for a comprehensive interview!<br><br>August's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will<br>be all about Misty, the tomboyish mermaid! Don’t miss<br>the stunning photo shoot—it’s sure to make a splash!"
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| Interview for the Ages!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "We managed to track down the renowned Kenzo,<br>owner of the largest building in the area, for a<br>special interview!<br><br>“My family has dreamed of constructing a building<br>here for generations,” said a tearful Kenzo, with<br>Machamp by his side. Machamp had also helped<br>with the construction.<br><br>Read on for the interview covering this man’s<br>remarkable life! (Average reading time: 4.5 hours)"
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| Recruiting New Members!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The Pokémon Fan Club is currently seeking<br>new members.<br><br>If you're interested in joining, please visit the office!"
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| Unmasking the True Lt. Surge!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Lieutenant Surge!<br><br>Lt. Surge, Gym Leader of the Vermilion City Gym,<br>may look intimidating, but you might be surprised<br>by the gentler side he shows when he’s with his<br>beloved Pokémon.<br><br>December's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly<br>will focus on Lt. Surge, the Lightning Lieutenant!<br>You'll see him in a whole new light!"
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| Contest Winner!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The online Pokémon Contest on the fourth of this<br>month was won by none other than Isabelle and<br>Vulcan the Ninetales of the Vermilion City Pokémon<br>Fan Club!<br><br>Vulcan received 15,000 likes that day, beating the<br>second-place winner by a wide margin."
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| Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Recently, there have been many reports of people<br>going missing after walking alone at night. We spoke<br>with a person we'll call “M,” who managed to escape<br>in the nick of time.<br><br>“Someone was waving their hand at me from down<br>the street. I ran away immediately, and I think that’s<br>what saved me,” said M.<br><br>Several survivors have speculated that these<br>disappearances may be the work of a ghost Pokémon."
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| Enjoy an Extravagant Voyage
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "You may notice that the S.S. Anne is a bit different<br>this year! The cruise route has been updated to bring<br>new experiences to our customers.<br><br>Wouldn't you like to take a leisurely tour around the<br>world on a luxury cruise ship?<br><br>For more information, please call the following..."
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| Seize the Week (Vol. 8)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The Poké Ball variation we'd like to showcase this<br>week is none other than the Love Ball!<br><br>This odd ball makes it easier to catch Pokémon when<br>yours is the opposite gender! What's not to love?<br><br>Did you all know about this ball?"
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| Ophthalmology Journal (Spring)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Abstract<br><br>Pidgeot possess high visual acuity. This study focused<br>on comparing the eyes of Pidgeot to other Pokémon,<br>and as a result, it successfully identified a specific<br>DNA strand that impacts eyesight. This DNA strand<br>demands further research, specifically with<br>applications in mind for restoring sight to humans.<br><br>Celadon University Research Team"
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 866)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "More and more people are finding themselves low on<br>sleep recently due to the rapid and unexpected<br>changes in their environment.<br><br>In this issue, we'll offer some ideas that can help to<br>get your sleep back on track, including information<br>on aromatherapy and hot baths. Better sleep at night<br>starts with a more relaxing day!"
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| Bug Love (September Issue)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "This issue's feature article is all about Vespiquen!<br>What is the Beehive Pokémon’s surprising reaction<br>when given honey? Read on to find out!"
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| Gym Leader Monthly (July Issue)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Brock!<br><br>Brock, Gym Leader of the Pewter City Gym, has built<br>up a rock-hard defense using his well-trained muscles<br>and Pokémon--but what's behind that hard exterior?<br><br>July's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will be<br>all about the rock-solid Pokémon Trainer Brock! Just<br>what is the secret to his stoicism?!"
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| Message from the Game Corner
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Notice from the Celadon Game Comer:<br><br>We've recently received reports of suspicious-looking<br>characters spotted around our facility, and some<br>customers have expressed that they feel frightened<br>or unsafe playing here.<br><br>Our customers’ peace of mind is of the utmost<br>importance to us, so we've increased security patrols<br>on the premises."
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| Black Belt Weekly (Vol. 48)
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Osu! The Fighting Fists and Feet is a new karate<br>dojo now open for business!<br><br>Beginners welcome to join!<br>Pokémon welcome to attend!<br>Everyone who signs up this month will receive a<br>free karate gi as part of our welcome giveaway!<br>Punch like Hitmonchan!<br>Kick like Hitmonlee!<br><br>To join, just call the number below and..."
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| Career Monthly (Vol. 111)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We're back again with even more info about dream<br>jobs working with Pokémon! This month, we talked<br>with some of the nice ladies who spend their time<br>talking with Trainers and patching up Pokémon at<br>Pokémon Centers!<br><br>Where do they find joy in their jobs? What challenges<br>do they face? What are their favorite Pokémon? Read<br>on to find out all that and more!"
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| Music & Living (September Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The city is still buzzing with talk of last month’s 17th<br>annual Pokémon Music Festival! The plaza in front of<br>the station was filled with performances by people<br>and Pokémon alike. Attendees at this year’s festival<br>enjoyed listening to all manner of music played by<br>a plethora of different Pokemon.<br><br>Tori’s spectacular performance was a huge highlight,<br>and the impassioned Kricketune concerto invited<br>countless standing ovations and calls for an encore."
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 2)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Now let’s go over some of this week's viral videos!<br>This week’s number-one spot goes to...<br>Toxel’s Tiny Tantrum!<br><br>Toxel takes a bite out of a berry behind its Trainer's<br>back...only to find it does NOT like the taste one bit!<br>We can’t get enough of this Toxel tearfully thrashing<br>about with its tiny arms and legs, and we're not alone!<br>Toxel’s adorable tantrum has garnered five million<br>views in just a week, clearly resonating with people<br>all around the world!"
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| PokéQuiz! Question 34
| [[Dream Island]]
| "It has a round belly and loves to eat!<br>The fur on its body hides food underneath!<br>Whatever the meal, big or small—<br>in a single bite, it swallows it all!<br><br>Who’s that Pokémon?<br><br>The answer is...Munchlax!"
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| DELUXE Alola! (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>A new up-and-coming challenger has been attracting<br>a lot of attention at the Battle Royal Dome on<br>Royal Avenue!<br><br>The challenger's name is Gladion. Within a single<br>day of his arrival, he and his Type: Null won a<br>Master Rank match!<br><br>Is there anyone out there who can defeat him?<br>Keep your eyes on the Battle Royal Dome to find out!"
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| Alola! (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>How many of Alola’s tourist attractions do you think<br>you can name?<br><br>In our next issue, we'll provide a comprehensive<br>introduction to Alola, including not only the most<br>popular hot spots but also some hidden gems!"
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| Alola! (January Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>Acerola, captain of Ula’ula Island, has been selected<br>as an Elite Four member for the newly established<br>Alola Pokémon League!<br><br>It seems that Kahuna Nanu was initially nominated for<br>this position, but he turned the job down."
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| Pocket World Weekly #38
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Leather jackets like those once worn by the “bad”<br>kids in town are making a fashion comeback!<br><br>“They're so spiky and cool!”<br>“They give my cute outfits an edge!’<br>These are just a couple of the comments we've heard<br>about the jackets, which are popular among a variety<br>of different demographics, from rebellious teenagers<br>to fashionable, cosmopolitan women."
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| Gym Leader Monthly (June Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Bede!<br><br>Bede, Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium, has been<br>busy ever since he inherited the role from Opal,<br>the wizard. What's he been up to, you ask?<br><br>Get a peek behind the scenes of a day in the life<br>of the pink-clad, Fairy-type-using Bede in June’s<br>ultra-elite edition of Gym Leader Monthly!"
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| Bird Pokémon Monthly (Anniv. Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Bird Pokémon are cute!<br>Bird Pokémon are cool!<br>Bird Pokémon are THE BEST!<br><br>Fifty years ago, the first issue of Bird Pokémon<br>Monthly was published in the hopes of sharing these<br>feelings of admiration and appreciation of bird<br>Pokémon with people everywhere. We are honored to<br>celebrate the golden anniversary of this publication,<br>and we’re dedicated to extolling the virtues of these<br>majestic creatures for many more years to come!"
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| Poké TV (July Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This summer, Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will be<br>airing specially every morning starting at 8 a.m.!<br><br>Children can call in to have their questions answered<br>on air by Professor Oak himself! Please feel free to<br>call in with any questions you have about Pokémon!<br>The number to call is..."
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| Angler Monthly (Special Edition)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This special edition of Angler Monthly covers last<br>month’s Magikarp Fishing World Championship!<br><br>The winning Magikarp, caught by a woman from<br>Johto, measured a whopping 51.18 inches long!<br><br>Winner's Comment:<br>I've been an avid fisher ever since I was a kid!<br>Over the years, I’ve caught a lot of Magikarp,<br>but this one is definitely the biggest by far!"
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| New Bark Bulletin (February)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "New Bark Town is actively seeking new residents!<br><br>Our town boasts the twin attractions of abundant<br>nature and excellent educational facilities! In fact, a<br>former League Champion came from New Bark Town,<br>where he studied at Professor Elm’s lab and grew up<br>healthy and happy amidst the nearby greenery.<br><br>Come to New Bark Town for a relaxing life in the<br>perfect environment for raising children! If interested,<br>Please visit the following site..."
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| Saffron City Press Release
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We are thrilled to announce that the Magnet Train<br>anniversary ceremony on the 8th of next month will<br>include a special appearance by the current Kanto<br>League Champion!<br><br>Three lucky children will be selected by lottery to<br>have a special exhibition battle with the Champion.<br>We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!"
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| Poké Week (Issue 122)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After decades of requesting interviews with a certain<br>legendary Trainer and former Champion of the Kanto<br>region, we finally managed get an exclusive meeting!<br><br>The photo he wordlessly showed us was a familiar and<br>memorable sight: himself as a smiling young boy,<br>surrounded by his Pokémon.<br><br>(To the editing department: FYI, this reporter is<br>personally a huge fan of the former Champion and<br>could not stop crying after the interview.)"
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| Gym Leader Monthly (March Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Blue!<br><br>Blue’s accomplishments are many, and you can’t even<br>begin to talk about the Viridian City Gym without<br>mentioning his name! This edition of Gym Leader<br>Monthly looks at how he managed to change a former<br>Team Rocket hideout into a wildly popular Gym.<br><br>Find out all you’ve ever wanted to know about<br>Kanto’s former Pokémon League Champion!<br>Who could he have possibly considered a rival?!"
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| Island Monthly (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Sevii Islands, located in the southern part of the<br>Kanto region, are a popular vacation spot due to<br>their temperate climate.<br><br>We interviewed a girl visiting from Pallet Town who<br>had the following to say with a big smile on her face.<br>“I heard that there are a lot of rare Pokémon to see<br>here, so I'm really excited!”"
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| Pocket World Weekly #18
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Rage Candy Bars of Mahogany Town are<br>attracting worldwide attention!<br><br>The trend started when a certain influencer went viral<br>with the phrase “Rage Candy Bars are terrifying!”<br>Seeing an opportunity to refresh the supposedly<br>old-fashioned treat’s image, a shop manager hired a<br>famous Johto region Trainer to film a commercial.<br>This commercial is now hugely popular among young<br>people, and Rage Candy Bars are flying off the<br>shelves faster than a fleeing Pidgey."
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| Pokémon Breeder Monthly #37
| [[Dream Island]]
| "For our subscribers only!<br>Twenty lucky lottery winners will win two tickets each<br>to the Johto region!<br><br>The main stop on this trip will be the famous<br>Day Care on Route 34! We'll chat with the couple<br>that works there about everything from their<br>work-life balance—how do they handle both their jobs<br>and their family life with their beloved grandchild?-—<br>to their philosophy as Day Care staff!"
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| Information Wanted
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Wanted: Information on a Red-Haired Boy<br><br>A highly important Pokémon was recently stolen from<br>New Bark Town’s Elm Pokémon Lab. Authorities are<br>looking for any information on a red-haired boy in his<br>early teens.<br><br>Witnesses claim that the boy, wearing dark clothing,<br>broke into the lab through a window and fled with<br>the Pokémon. Anyone with information on this young<br>boy is urged to contact Elm Pokémon Lab."
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| Archeology Magazine #12
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Kerry's Ruin Exploration Column<br>Today, I'll be exploring the Ruins of Alph in the<br>Johto region!<br><br>These ruins are said to be over 1,500 years old!<br>The writing on the walls inside have long since been<br>deciphered, but I still can’t help but feel a sense of<br>awe before this magnificent ancient structure.<br>I ran into another lady traveling alone while exploring<br>the ruins—she said she was on a journey to visit all<br>the Gyms of Johto! I wish her the best of luck!"
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 36)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Are you ACTUALLY sleeping well?<br>Good sleep can help you stay healthy and energetic!<br>This issue will focus on tips to improve sleep.<br>Table of Contents<br>Page 04 - Sleeping Like Snorlax<br>- Sleeping position: Is stretching out the way to go?<br>- Poké Flute? Music? Finding the best alarm for you!<br>Page 12 - The Secret of Mareep-Wool Pillows<br>Page 16 - Delightful Vulpix-Shaped Bed Warmer<br>Page 20 - Leafeon Aroma for Relaxation<br>Page 24 - Jigglypuff’s Song—Ultimate Insomnia Cure?"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I've decided to give this social media thing a whirl.<br>Today's my first go at it!<br><br>Why? To bring in new recruits for our organization!<br><br>We may not be the heroes of the story as far as most<br>people out there are concerned. To be completely<br>honest, we're kinda the villains!<br><br>But if you forget about all the rules and common<br>sense and stuff, we live how we wanna live...<br>and I think that makes us a pretty fun organization!<br><br>Since we don’t have the best reputation, I can’t really<br>give out our name...<br><br>But it’s kinda hard to talk about ii without a name, so<br>uh...let’s go with Team R! Got it?<br><br>So anyway, give me a yell if you're interested in being<br>a member of Team R!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Team R is building a top-secret warehouse!<br><br>I went to help out a bit today and got covered in<br>sand. It kinda sucked!<br><br>A bunch of smart-looking people were there too, like<br>scientists and engineers and all that. It kinda freaked<br>me out.<br><br>But it’s pretty cool that our boss has so many different<br>people on call like that!<br><br>Team R was actually really infamous in Kanto back in<br>the day, but our boss at the time disbanded the whole<br>organization. Our new boss restarted things, and now<br>we're back!<br><br>I really respect our current boss! We're all baddies<br>and villains, but he totally gets us!<br><br>I'm gonna be his loyal underling forever!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "One good thing and one bad thing happened to<br>me today.<br><br>The good thing was that I got assigned to a special<br>mission by the boss!<br><br>Our boss really knows how to pick people for special<br>missions. If I can do well on this, I'll climb the ranks to<br>exec in no time! Maybe!<br><br>The bad thing is that the mission itself...<br>seems really hard and kinda annoying!<br><br>He wants me to gather all kinds of things. In a time<br>like this?! Food, furniture, uhhh...what else? Anyway,<br>just LOTS of stuff.<br><br>I'm just a little grunt and don’t have any underlings of<br>my own, so it’s a big ask!<br><br>I'm just trying to figure out the absolute easiest,<br>low-energy way to complete this mission!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Let me tell you all about what happened while I was<br>looking for Leppa Berries to try and complete this<br>mission for the boss.<br><br>There's been a bunch of extreme weather or whatever<br>recently that’s killing off all the trees, but I FINALLY<br>found a tree that still had berries on it!<br><br>But as soon as I started shaking the tree to get the<br>berries off, some super serious-looking lady came<br>up and started yelling at me!<br><br>She was like, “Those are NOT for you! They're for<br>Pokémon! There are already FAR too few berries!”<br><br>Blah blah blah. She was so annoying! But something<br>else she said was actually kinda interesting...<br><br>Apparently she’s making an app or something to get<br>a bunch of people to work together and create a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon to live in.<br><br>Basically, if you do good stuff for the environment...<br>the app will reward you with cool prizes!<br><br>In other words, she’s gonna bribe people to work for<br>her by promising ‘em cool stuff. Not a bad idea!<br><br>And that gave ME a GREAT idea!<br><br>I bet I could complete that mission the boss gave me<br>by doing kind of the same thing!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "So I went ahead and got some prizes ready.<br><br>I went with Gym Badges! People are crazy about those<br>things, y'know? These are fake ones, though!<br><br>Now I just gotta get some nice little Pokémon Trainers<br>to come work for free!<br><br>But that’s got me kinda stumped. All the Trainers I try<br>to talk to in town just look at me like I’m suspicious<br>and ignore everything I say.<br><br>I dunno if my handiwork was no good or if I just have<br>a face that only a mother could trust, but I gotta say<br>that this whole thing’s got me feeling kinda down.<br><br>I even had to report to the boss and tell him that the<br>mission wasn’t going well. I just didn’t have a choice.<br><br>But the boss didn’t get mad! He just gave me a pep<br>talk and even let me in on some ultra-top-secret intel<br>about our warehouse!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The Secret of Team R’s Warehouse!!!<br><br>Of course I can’t spill all the beans...but I can spill<br>some of ‘em!<br><br>You've probably heard the rumors about having all<br>the humans evacuate into outer space. Well! Our boss<br>tells me that the rumors are true!<br><br>But apparently they don’t want Team R doing bad<br>stuff in outer space, so they’re gonna split us up...<br>and send us all to different areas! Not cool, people.<br>I can’t be the only one who thinks that’s not cool!<br><br>But our boss has us covered.<br><br>Turns out that warehouse is ACTUALLY Team R’s<br>secret weapon for getting us into outer space<br>together! I cried happy tears! Our boss rules!<br><br>How are we gonna get to outer space on our own,<br>you ask? Well...I can’t tell ya that! Haha!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Hearing about the boss’s dream of keeping Team R<br>together even in outer space really got me motivated.<br>I’m gonna give my mission one more serious go!<br><br>I did a little work on the rocke—uh, the warehouse—<br>to trick people walking by into wanting to help out<br>with my mission.<br><br>It was a LOT of work, but I just had to keep in mind<br>that I was working hard in the moment so I could take<br>it easy later! Not a bad way to do things, I think!<br><br>The engineers all looked kinda annoyed with me,<br>but they did lend me a hand.<br><br>Now all I gotta do is wait for some goody-goody<br>to come along and do my mission for me!<br><br>I'm gonna go ahead and report to the boss what<br>I've accomplished. I bet he’ll be so proud!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #8
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Account suspended due to policy violations.<br><br>The owner of this account was found to belong to the<br>criminal organization calling themselves “Team R,”<br>which has been causing trouble across the region.<br><br>The entire organization, including its boss, has been<br>apprehended by the International Police. We hope<br>that this news will allow our users to continue using<br>our platform with peace of mind."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "The damage caused by recent meteorological<br>anomalies is immense and dreadful.<br><br>The news is continuously reporting on all manner<br>of disasters affecting regions all over the world.<br>There's even speculation that global food and energy<br>resources may become insufficient if this continues.<br><br>At university, I researched methods for creating<br>comfortable environments for Pokémon and humans.<br>There must be something I can do in this crisis...<br><br>I have decided to do whatever I can—no matter<br>how small. Therefore, I have begun creating homes<br>for Pokémon who lost theirs due to natural disasters.<br><br>I don’t know how much this is helping the world at<br>large, but the Pokémon, at least, seem to be grateful<br>for the work I’m doing.<br><br>I hope to continue my efforts until the meteorological<br>anomalies calm down."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #2
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Like-minded individuals have been slowly joining my<br>cause as I continue to create homes for Pokémon.<br><br>I greatly appreciate the support those individuals<br>provide, but we have all begun to grow tired as the<br>meteorological anomalies and resulting natural<br>disasters continue to worsen.<br><br>We need more time, and we need more help.<br><br>I have recently begun hearing rumors that there<br>are plans to temporarily evacuate all of humanity<br>into space.<br><br>If these rumors are true, does that mean that all of<br>our efforts have been in vain?<br><br>My collaborators seem anxious as well. Perhaps they<br>are of the same mind as I..."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I had a truly surprising experience today.<br><br>Someone from an influential foundation in another<br>region visited us and offered to back our efforts here.<br><br>This foundation is dedicated to Pokémon care and<br>conservation, and they have promised to provide us<br>with everything we need. I cannot think of a more<br>perfect collaborator to join our cause.<br><br>With their support, I may finally be able to...<br>realize the dream I’ve had for ages.<br><br>My dream: to foster a society in which the majority<br>of people—not only my team—are interested and<br>invested in creating comfortable environments for<br>Pokémon and humans to live in.<br><br>That goal always seemed far too lofty and out of<br>reach, but I believe it has now entered the realm of<br>possibility with the strong support the foundation has<br>promised us."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Poké Life Dev Diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "We have developed an app that will allow all<br>members of our society to participate in creating a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon and humans.<br><br>The budget and staff required to accomplish this feat<br>were provided by the foundation, and the app can be<br>accessed by anyone via Pokémon Center PC.<br><br>Participants can start with easy tasks, such as watering<br>dry ground or planting the seeds of various plants—<br>anything that will please nearby Pokémon. The app<br>will reward the participant with virtual “coins,” which<br>can in turn be exchanged for a variety of prizes.<br><br>This was my first time developing an app, and it was<br>quite the challenge. However, with the help of many<br>talented collaborators, we finally succeeded.<br><br>The name of the app is Poké Life."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Poké Life Dev Diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In a most unfortunate turn of events, Poké Life never<br>received a chance to be put to use.<br><br>The drastic deterioration of the global environment<br>continues, and the plan to evacuate all of humanity<br>into space has finally been put into action.<br><br>Efforts have begun to gather as many Pokémon as<br>Possible from all over the world and send them into<br>the Pokémon Center system for safekeeping.<br><br>I was unable to make my dream a reality, but there is<br>at least one silver lining in all of this.<br><br>Even after we humans leave this planet, the Pokémon<br>Center system will remain active in order to keep all<br>of the Pokémon inside safe.<br><br>The system will also keep a record of environmental<br>data around each Pokémon Center. The framework<br>we developed for Poké Life will be used for this.<br><br>The recorded data will be analyzed by research teams<br>set to return from space at regular intervals.<br><br>They say this is how we will determine when it’s safe<br>for all of humanity to return to the planet together.<br><br>My time here is short. I must soon go to space myself.<br><br>My new dream will be of the day when humans and<br>Pokémon can once again live together on this planet."
|
|}

==Notes==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Improving Your Quality of Life
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "* Maintain a comfortable level of brightness and<br>temperature in your house.<br><br>* Don’t hold back when you want something—<br>decorate your home with your favorite furniture!<br><br>* Choose a place to live where it’s easy to take walks.<br>You can clear paths near your home!<br><br>Keep these points in mind, and you'll be loving<br>your lifestyle!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| How to Open a Shop
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "1. Place a register where you wish to do business and<br>power it with electricity.<br>2. Prepare a table to place your wares on.<br>3. Recruit staff for the store."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Tomorrow's meals
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "HAMBURGER STEAK<br>- Beans<br>- Tomato or potato (if cheap)<br><br>CARROT BREAD<br>- Use up carrots (we have so many)<br>- Make in advance<br><br>NOTE: Don’t use the mushrooms. Those are for next<br>week's soup."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Observation notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The unknown ore discovered in my hometown’s<br>bedrock possesses the positive qualities of multiple<br>existing ores. Perhaps it’s not a single type of ore,<br>but rather a mix of more than one?<br><br>It would be a challenge to perform sufficient<br>experimentation with just the sample I managed to<br>bring here, but I sense some great potential..."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Shopping list
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Cucumber<br>Tofu (3 packs)<br>Vinegar<br>Slowpoke Tail<br>Berry juice<br>Toilet paper<br>Toothbrush"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Schedule Management Notes
| [[Dream Island]]
| "9:00 a.m. on the 8th: Area 1<br>2:00 p.m. on the 9th: Area 2<br>9:00 a.m. on the 10th: Area 3<br>2:00 p.m. on the 10th: Area 4<br><br>Note: Request submitted for Nakano’s compartment<br>in Area 2 to be switched from 9:00 a.m. on the 10th."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I just got back from depositing my partner Pokémon<br>in the PC at the Pokémon Center.<br><br>We spent every day together. Being separated like<br>this is so hard. But I know we'll meet again someday.<br>I'm sure of it.<br><br>I'll need to evacuate with the others pretty soon, but<br>first I'm planning to go take one last look at all the<br>cities my partner and I visited together.<br><br>It’s hard to explain why, but I feel the need to do this."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I remember this being a bright, bustling port city<br>way back when I visited with my partner.<br><br>Now there are always dark clouds looming over the<br>city. Not a single sunbeam slips through. Looks like<br>most of the people who lived here have gone, too.<br><br>The last time we were here, whenever we went near<br>the water, <player> got so nervous...<br><br>Maybe because it can’t swim?<br><br>I tried getting it to transform into a Water type,<br>but despite its best efforts, we had little success.<br>I guess it’s not so easy.<br><br>After giving it a lot of encouragement, I was shocked<br>when it suddenly transformed into ME!<br><br>It copied every detail of my clothes, my haircut...<br>Only its face still looked like Ditto. Unfortunately,<br>transforming into me didn’t really help with the whole<br>“not being able to swim” issue..."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #3
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A long time ago, this city was packed with people<br>working in the nearby mines. Apparently, it was a<br>pretty lively place.<br><br>At least, that’s what I heard from the chef at the little<br>restaurant I visited with <player>.<br><br>There’s no sign of that restaurant anymore. But I<br>guess it’s not surprising, given those vicious volcanic<br>eruptions. Who could live in a place like this now?<br><br>The food we had at that restaurant was incredibly<br>delicious. The whole time the chef was cooking,<br><player> was watching intently.<br><br>It’s always been so full of curiosity. I've noticed it<br>seems particularly interested in the things humans do.<br><br>I wish we could have traveled together more. There<br>are so many things I wanted to show it."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #4
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "This city was a dazzling metropolis the last time I<br>came here with <player>.<br><br>Now it’s barely recognizable.<br><br>Apparently, the ground in this area has been rising up<br>so quickly that it’s caused many of the buildings to<br>collapse and the roads to crack.<br><br>Some scientists believe that if things continue at this<br>pace, in a matter of centuries this area will be...<br>..as high as a mountain, in terms of elevation. It looks<br>like most of the people who once lived here have<br>evacuated already.<br><br>I suppose I should go, too. It breaks my heart to leave<br><player> behind, but it’s not forever.<br><br>No matter what, I'll come back someday. And then<br><player> and I will travel the world!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Grunt's journal (brainstorming)
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Assuming someone actually DOES complete my<br>mission for me by getting food and furniture and all<br>that stockpiled up...<br><br>What should I do if they actually want to join<br>our organization?<br><br>I dunno if any super serious do-gooders would want<br>to join Team R, but if they DO ask to join I guess we<br>could let ‘em. Might not be so bad.<br><br>I bet everybody'd be real surprised if they found out<br>Team R built a rocket to evacuate into outer space all<br>by ourselves.<br><br>We even have more than enough fuel to make it back<br>to the planet easily after the environment's calmed<br>down a bit. The boss’s plan is absolutely perfect!<br><br>The boss says that the scale of the plan to get all<br>humans into outer space at once is just too large.<br><br>He said that if anything goes seriously wrong, the<br>others might not have enough fuel to get back!<br><br>Maybe we could share some of our extra fuel with<br>them if that happens. Then maybe people’d think<br>“Oh, Team R is actually so nice”, and we'd get more<br>people wanting to join up.<br><br>Either way, I bet we can make a bunch of money from<br>it all when the time comes!"
|
|}

==Letters==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Dear Elena
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Look at my little Minnie and Cici! This is the best<br>shot I’ve ever taken of them!<br><br>I’ve been thinking about them lately, day and night.<br>What do you suppose they’re up to? I just keep<br>staring at this photo.<br><br>You told me about your partner before, right, Elena?<br>Wasn't it named Mora or something? I bet it was cute,<br>just like its Trainer. Wish I could’ve seen it."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To my fishing fanatic big bro
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "How are you doing?<br>I’ve been having a fun day fishing—as always!<br><br>By the way, have Pokémon started changing where<br>they live? Recently I’ve fished up Pokémon that I used<br>to only see in different regions. Maybe you'll catch<br>something rare where you are, too!<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Little Bro"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To my fishing fanatic little bro
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Thanks for the letter!<br><br>These days, I’ve been fishing up a huge haul of<br>Horsea. There are just so many to catch—I’m having<br>an absolute blast!<br><br>I'll visit you sometime soon, so let's go fishing<br>together then.<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Big Bro"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Post from July 30, 6:00 p.m.
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "White sand and the blue ocean... Endless rays of sun<br>and the cool shade of a palm tree... Just relaxing on<br>my own at the beach is my favorite thing to do lately!<br>But I do kinda feel like I’m being watched...<br>Nah, it’s probably just my imagination!<br><br>Anyway, I can’t recommend this place enough.<br>You should all check it out sometime! Catch my<br>next post for more details!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| You've Been Selected!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Thank you for entering our recent drawing for the<br>EZ Kitchenware Set!<br><br>We are excited to inform you that your name was<br>selected! Please find your kitchenware set enclosed.<br>Happy cooking!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To Harry
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Look at this cute photo of Rio! I took it when Growly<br>(who just moved in next door) came over to play.<br><br>Doesn't she look happy?! Lately, she’s been spending<br>every free minute playing with Growly. At this rate,<br>she'll probably forget all about you!<br><br>Just kidding! But if you’ re worried about that, maybe<br>you should finally visit next summer break!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Heya, Kaz!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "This is Mora! Adorable, right? I’m not sure this photo<br>does her justice, though. Just look at how gorgeous<br>she is, and those eyes suck you right in... She’s so<br>cute! Don’t you think so too, Kaz?<br><br>I also look at this photo when I’m lonely. I hope this<br>picture of Mora cheers you up, Kaz, even if it’s only a<br>little bit!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Dear Douglas
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The price of vegetables has really gone up here in<br>Viridian City since there’s been so little rain this year.<br>Are things OK where you are, Douglas? I hope all<br>that electricity in your city is making life a little easier<br>over there.<br><br>Anyway, if you ever need help, just let me know<br>and I'll send you some vegetables.<br><br>Love,<br>Mom"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| I wanna go swimming!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "You know how much I love swimming—it’s basically<br>my whole personality. So not being able to swim? It’s<br>the worst! I NEED to get back out in the water. I’m<br>sure you feel the same way, Maggie.<br><br>Ugh, I'm so tired of living like this... How long until<br>we can go swimming again, do you think?<br><br>Love, Rory"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| R&D Deep Dive (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Today we'll be showing you an office where we're<br>smack in the middle of developing new products!<br><br>Here, we're in the thick of designing new plush toys.<br>There are plenty of Pokémon in this room! We want<br>to truly re-create the charm and cuteness of Pokémon,<br>so we spend every day in here observing the real deal!<br>We definitely don’t come here just to admire and<br>adore the Pokémon—this is research!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| I need your advice...
| [[Dream Island]]
| "My daughter's been sobbing every night recently.<br>She keeps saying that she wants to see Marie, and<br>she just cries and cries. I tried giving her a plush toy<br>that looked just like Marie, but she got angry and<br>yelled that it wasn’t the same.<br><br>How are things with your family? I hope you’ re not<br>going through the same thing, but if you happen to<br>have any ideas about what to do, please let me know.<br><br>Love, Minami"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hi, Dad!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After I finish my homework today, I’m going to<br>Yuri's place.<br><br>She's gonna show me a Pawmi video, so I might be<br>kinda late getting home!<br><br>Love, Nathalie"
|
|}

==Papers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Shellos report
| [[Withered Wastland]]
| "Shellos changes its color and appearance based on its<br>diet and the environment it lives in.<br><br>We are researching day and night in an attempt to<br>create a heretofore unknown yellow Shellos."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Project Cancellation Proposal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The project originally set to launch next month is<br>moving ahead with preparations, despite its low<br>chance of success.<br><br>We took it upon ourselves to collect data and<br>perform our own calculations. A report on the<br>dangers that came to light from said calculations<br>is included herein.<br><br>With this in mind, we ask that you please seriously<br>consider canceling the project."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Daily Porygon2 notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Companies involved in the space exploration industry<br>are at each other's throat these days. I’m feeling the<br>pain of it myself, as I’ve been put in charge of caring<br>for some Porygon2 meant for planetary exploration.<br>It’s a lot of work!<br><br>Today, one of those three Porygon2 seems unwell.<br>I ordered a patch that sounded effective and applied<br>it, so I hope it will feel better tomorrow."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| New Plan Proposal (name TBD)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Our organization is implementing a new plan in the<br>hope of overcoming our past mistakes. See below<br>for details.<br><br>This plan will require the cooperation of our entire<br>organization, not just select departments, so we<br>ask that all members read on and make this their<br>top priority."
|
|}

==Photos==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #2
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #8
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the [[Paint (Specialty)|Paint]] specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|}

==Related Articles==
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Human Records

2026-03-20T15:58:05Z

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Various items can be found in [[Pokémon Pokopia]] that expand upon the lore of the game. These are collected under the Human Records section of the collection.

==Newspapers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Road Closure Announcement
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "Cycling Road will be closed on the 7th for inspection<br>and repair from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. the<br>following day.<br><br>The road will not be accessible to the public during<br>that time, so we recommend making your travel plans early."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| The Legendary Ninja Family
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "The region in question was once inhabited by a<br>famous clan of ninjas.<br><br>Koga, a Fuchsia City Gym Leader in the distant past,<br>and his daughter, Janine, were both members of<br>this clan."
|Ninja outfit
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Recycling Slogan Contest (Youth)
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Garbage<br>And<br>Recycling<br>Belong<br>Out of sight!<br>Dispose<br>Of<br>Refuse!<br><br>Mischa — 3rd Grade, Trainers’ School"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Vermilion Ranks No. 1 for 4th Year!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Vermilion City has been awarded first place on the<br>Most Livable Cities list, making this the fourth<br>consecutive year that our city has received this honor.<br><br>The city scored highly due to its abundance of natural<br>beauty, which has been preserved despite ongoing<br>urban development, as well as its many sightseeing<br>spots. The gorgeous view of the harbor at night was<br>cited as one of the main deciding factors."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Artificial Hot Springs Now Open!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "On the 8th of this month, an artificial hot spring<br>debuted in Area 7’s communal bath area.<br><br>This hot spring recreates the quality spring water<br>found in Lavaridge Town in the Hoenn region.<br><br>If it proves popular, there are plans to install hot<br>springs in each area."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Celadon Department Store Reopens
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "On the 20th of this month, the Celadon Department<br>Store will open its doors with a fresh new look<br>in Area 2!<br><br>Comment from the manager:<br>Our product selection has changed, but we will<br>continue to greet our customers with our usual<br>welcoming care and service."
| Psychic Master outfit
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Big Bargain Sale!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The ever-popular Full Heal is available at a<br>25 percent discount for a limited time only!<br>Limit three per customer. Only available in-store!<br><br>Poké Mart<br>Saffron City Branch"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sabrina Sets Sights on Big Screen!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Gym Leader Sabrina of the Saffron City Gym is set to<br>make her silver-screen debut at last! She will appear<br>in a new movie produced by the Unova region's<br>Pokéstar Studios.<br><br>Details about her role have not yet been released,<br>but expectations are high among Sabrina’s fans,<br>who hope to see her as the lead."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| This Week's Must-See Highlights
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The internationally acclaimed and award-winning film<br>“Dream: If Only We Could Meet” will finally make its<br>small-screen debut on the 9th of this month.<br><br>They met and went on a journey together in a dream,<br>but when each awoke, the other was nowhere to be<br>found. Was it nothing more than a dream? Perhaps...<br><br>We hope you enjoy this wistful and heartwarming<br>story of Gengar and Mismagius!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Weather Report (December 4)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Clear with periodic clouds. Expect light showers in<br>some areas.<br><br>No warnings or reports about volcanic eruptions have<br>been issued."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| March Issue Preview
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Floating and Bobbing:<br>Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon<br><br>Do you know the sad yet heartwarming tale of<br>this Pokémon?<br><br>In this issue, we'll present a newly interpreted<br>retelling of a certain region’s little-known folktale<br>that was passed down through the ages."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| TV Schedule: April 12 (Tuesday)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "2:00 PM: Your Local Puppy Pokémon Spotlight<br>Two Fidough siblings form a strong bond with the<br>owner of Mesagoza’s most popular bakery.<br>You won't make it through this story with dry eyes!"
|
|}

#ERROR!
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Kenan's diary
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "March 7 — Sunny<br><br>Today I played with Kenta in the park.<br><br>Kenta says he’s gonna move soon, but he'll come<br>back when he’s older.<br><br>We promised to play in the park again together<br>when we grow up."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sailor Dylan's diary
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The sea is really rough today. The ship keeps swaying<br>back and forth. And swaying...and swaying...<br><br>It's all I can do to write in this diary right now, but...<br>Ugh... I don’t feel so good... I might not be able to<br>write much mo—"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Katie's journal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "May 7<br>I can’t think of anything! I need to have FOUR design<br>proposals ready in two days, but I’m coming up blank!<br><br>I was begging my Smeargle for help, and he scribbled<br>some random patterns on a piece of paper and<br>handed it to me. Are those design pitches? That’s<br>so cute!<br><br>Actually...that gives me an idea. Back to work!"
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| Hacker's confessions #1
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I doubt anyone will ever read this, but the memories<br>of my experiences are too much to bear alone, so I’ve<br>decided to confide in this diary.<br><br>I'm a nameless hacker. I infiltrate the networks of<br>huge corporations, steal their secrets, and sell them<br>to their rivals.<br><br>I already have more than enough money,<br>but it’s fun peering behind the scenes, so it’s almost<br>like a hobby for me.<br><br>I donate al! the money I don’t use to things like<br>Pokémon conservation groups.<br><br>Ever since I was a kid, I've liked computers and<br>Pokémon more than people."
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| Hacker's confessions #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "It happened when I was hacking into a server in<br>another region for fun and stumbled on a system<br>with excessively high security.<br><br>Finding these sorts of things is always a thrill.<br>It took a lot of effort, but once I breached it,<br>all I could find was what seemed like trivial data<br>about weather patterns.<br><br>It was anticlimactic, but it made me think...<br><br>Why would someone put so much effort into hiding<br>something like this? That nagged at me.<br><br>So I dove back in. It took a lot of work, but I learned<br>how to make sense of the weather data. I was able to<br>gather that a natural disaster had struck that region—<br>dozens of huge, repeated hurricanes.<br><br>That's the only conclusion I could draw, but I’d never<br>heard news about a disaster like that."
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| Hacker's confessions #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "If a disaster of that scale had really happened,<br>surely it would have received both local and<br>global attention.<br><br>With that thought, I remembered a foundation active<br>in that region.<br><br>They were known for their passion for Pokémon<br>conservation efforts. I had even donated to them.<br>I thought that an organization of that scale<br>might be able to influence media so that no news of<br>the disaster leaked outside the region.<br><br>I spent countless days infiltrating the foundation's<br>servers, looking into any data I could lay my hands<br>on. And sure enough, it gradually became clear that<br>they were involved.<br><br>I finally fell asleep after repeated all-nighters.<br>When I woke up, I was surrounded by members of<br>the foundation."
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| Hacker's confessions #4
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Apparently I’d left traces when I hacked the servers.<br>That was enough for them to track me down.<br><br>The people from the foundation were surprisingly<br>polite, and they explained what was happening<br>in detail.<br><br>I have no intention of writing it all here.<br><br>The important thing is that someday this disaster<br>will spread throughout the entire world.<br><br>They said that humanity in its current state can’t<br>prevent it.<br><br>The foundation, together with other regions, had<br>formed a plan to evacuate all of humanity into space.<br>The plan was already in motion. My head was<br>spinning at the outrageous tale.<br><br>So what would become of Pokémon? When I put the<br>question to them, they described their “Pokémon<br>Conservation Project” and asked for my help."
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| Hacker's confessions #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "While humanity is evacuated into space, all of the<br>Pokémon in the world are to be stored and protected<br>in a massive computer system. That is the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>An incredible plan. But the foundation members said<br>that in order to avoid panic they had to keep both<br>the disaster and the project out of the public eye as<br>much as possible.<br><br>Naturally this left them shorthanded.<br><br>Skilled computer technicians were in particularly<br>high demand.<br><br>That's why the foundation sought me out after I<br>discovered the disaster—recruitment.<br><br>I took them up on their offer.<br><br>Until this point, I had always lived as I pleased.<br>But if I could save Pokémon using my skills, I had<br>to do it.<br><br>The work was tough but also rewarding.<br><br>Eventually, the public began to take notice of the<br>disaster. The foundation gradually evacuated<br>those who noticed to a “safe place,” but to avoid<br>panic, they waited until the last minute to tell people<br>that their destination was space.<br><br>In the middle of this unbelievable situation, I found<br>a flaw in the plan."
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| Hacker's confessions #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In order to escape the disaster, humanity would<br>temporarily take refuge in space while Pokémon<br>would be safely stored in a computer system.<br>This was the general overview of the plan.<br><br>But no computer system will keep running forever.<br><br>The foundation planned to send a select few<br>members back to the planet at regular intervals to<br>perform ongoing maintenance.<br><br>But for humanity to survive in space for any length of<br>time, it would take a tremendous amount of energy.<br>I calculated that even a slight deviation from the<br>original plan would result in insufficient energy to<br>return, leaving humankind stranded in space for<br>dozens, or even hundreds, of years.<br><br>If that happened, the essential system protecting the<br>Pokémon would eventually cease to function.<br><br>So I decided to add a little touch of my own to the<br>system’s programming.<br><br>First, it will continuously check the weather data<br>across the globe in search of environments that can<br>prove even slightly habitable to Pokémon.<br><br>Next, if maintenance is not performed for a long<br>period of time and the system begins to approach<br>its limits, it will release the Pokémon most suited<br>to those environments.<br><br>Of course, ideally humans will return someday and<br>live alongside Pokémon once more.<br><br>But on the off chance humanity never returns from<br>space...I think releasing the Pokémon into a wild<br>world rather than leaving them asleep in a computer<br>would be a happier outcome.<br><br>It may sound strange coming from the program’s<br>creator, but I hope it never has to run."
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| Professor's diary #1
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My field survey on Cinnabar proved quite fruitful.<br><br>I spoke with Pokémon Professors from other regions<br>and gained a number of insights for my own research.<br><br>Many folks were very concerned about possible<br>effects the recent weather disturbances may be<br>having on Pokémon.<br><br>On my way home, I found a young Tangela.<br><br>He appeared injured and weak, so I used a Potion<br>to heal him. He seemed to take a liking to me and<br>toddled along behind me.<br><br>I wasn’t sure what to do at first. I ended up bringing<br>him home with me, figuring he might be a good<br>playmate for my grandchild."
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| Professor's diary #2
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My grandchild plays with Tangela a lot these days.<br>They both seem to be having so much fun. Just<br>watching them warms my heart.<br><br>Tangela shows interest in any and all human activities.<br>When I’m working on the computer, he stares intently<br>at my screen with a curious expression.<br><br>Trainers who come to visit me also play with Tangela, and...<br>Tangela seems intrigued by the items they use. He<br>looks enthralled by things like Pokédexes and<br>Poké Balls.<br><br>Are all Tangela brimming with curiosity?<br>Or is this little one just special?<br><br>Pokémon really are fascinating. There’s always more<br>to learn about them!"
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| Professor's diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Today there was a gathering attended by Pokémon<br>Professors from every region. We had a surprising<br>announcement in store.<br><br>Increasingly intense weather abnormalities—and the<br>calamities striking each region as a result—show no<br>sign of slowing down.<br><br>At this rate, predictions suggest that we will no<br>longer be able to obtain enough food and energy<br>to continue living on this planet.<br><br>And we learned that a plan was secretly in motion to<br>evacuate all of humanity into space.<br><br>It also seemed that, with a few exceptions, it will not<br>be possible to bring Pokemon with us.<br><br>Of course some immediately raised their voices in<br>protest, which is when we heard about the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project."
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| Professor's diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "It was decided that we will take part in the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>It’s a plan to safely store all Pokémon on the planet<br>in a massive computer system while humanity takes<br>refuge in space.<br><br>I can’t be sure that such a thing is even possible,<br>and being parted from our Pokémon will be terribly<br>painful, but...<br>this may be the only way that people and Pokémon<br>will be able to live together again someday.<br><br>I was also asked to join a survey team after we move<br>to space, but I held off on responding.<br><br>After humanity relocates, a small group will be sent<br>back to the planet to survey the environment and do<br>maintenance on the conservation system. But given<br>my age, I don’t know if I'll still be spry enough to be<br>of much help. I think it’s a task best left to the young."
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| Professor's diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Something shocking has happened.<br><br>The Pokémon Conservation Project is progressing<br>smoothly, and the time came for my Tangela to join<br>the others.<br><br>In the hopes of avoiding a tearful scene, I waited until<br>my grandchild was asleep before entrusting Tangela<br>to one of the other project members. But later that<br>night, I received word that Tangela had run off.<br><br>Tangela was like family. He should have been<br>accustomed to humans. How could this have<br>happened?<br><br>I have a theory.<br>Tangela was likely trying to get back to our home.<br><br>But it’s nearly time for my family to set off for space.<br>Even if Tangela were to make it safely home...<br>by the time he arrives, we'll no longer be there.<br><br>I feel agonizingly helpless knowing there's nothing I can do.<br><br>Nothing, that is, but hope that the project staff find Tangela and keep him safe..."
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| Professor's diary #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The day of departure finally arrived, and Tangela was<br>still nowhere to be found.<br><br>So I decided to join the survey team after all.<br><br>It will give me the opportunity to return to the planet<br>periodically, and I can search when I’m there.<br><br>If there are any strange machines or rare tools on the<br>ship, I should borrow them.<br><br>Then I'll find Tangela and show them to him.<br><br>I'm certain he’lI examine them with his usual curiosity.<br><br>Until then...please, be safe."
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| Chef's diary
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "March 13<br><br>Charlotte appears to be interested in cooking! I tried<br>teaching her a bit, and she’s really quite good at it.<br>She's very dexterous with those little Greedent<br>hands, and it took almost no time before she was<br>able to help me out with simple tasks.<br><br>June 27<br><br>Charlotte’s an eager eater, but the one food she<br>doesn’t like is Chesto Berries. She made a rather<br>strained expression when I fed her some.<br><br>A chef shouldn’t be picky about things like that, but<br>I'd feel bad forcing her to eat something she doesn’t<br>like. What to do...<br><br>July 3<br><br>I made a special soup just for Charlotte using Chesto<br>Berries as a secret ingredient. She seemed to really<br>like it, and she appeared very satisfied as she finished<br>off the whole pot! I wonder how shocked she'd be if<br>she knew it had Chesto Berries. I look forward to the<br>day when she figures it out."
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==Magazines==
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! Reward
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| Message from the Poké Mart
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "We all know that everyone’s beloved music streaming<br>services are being forced to shut down one by one<br>due to the steep rise of server fees all over the world.<br><br>While music lovers are still mourning the loss of these<br>streaming services, it isn’t all bad news in the world<br>of music! It’s our pleasure to share a little about a<br>technological blast from the past—compact discs (CDs)!<br><br>CDs are cool little gadgets used by our great-great-<br>grandparents to listen to all their favorite music.<br>Each CD can hold a little over 10 songs, making it<br>easy to find a new favorite and listen to it over and<br>over again!<br><br>And that’s not all!<br><br>Each CD is a one-time purchase, which means that<br>there's no need for a subscription fee—no matter how<br>many times you listen!<br><br>Poké Mart is working hard to create a solid lineup of<br>CDs for music lovers to choose from. We hope to be<br>THE destination for all those who want music in their<br>life—now and forever!"
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| A Surprise in the Garden
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "“I just got this weird feeling when I was out in the<br>garden. Parasect was acting restless too, so I asked<br>it to dig here.”<br><br>With that, Caroline smiled and showed us a<br>mysterious fossil."
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| Selection of Pokémon Greetings
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Minccino, Pikachu, and Other Pokémon with<br>Distinctive Tail-Based Greetings<br><br>In today’s world, so much about Pokémon ecology<br>has been explained through research. This time,<br>we've collected a special set of articles focused on<br>Pokémon greetings!"
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| This Year's Top Trend!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Undercuts and half updos are yesterday's news! This<br>year’s hottest trend is the center part!<br><br>A hugely famous influencer recently posted a selfie<br>with a new parted hairstyle, and fans are going wild!<br>Young people everywhere are adopting this hairstyle<br>in droves!"
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| Unmasking the True Misty!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Misty!<br><br>Misty, Gym Leader of the Cerulean City Gym, always<br>has a packed schedule, but she kindly gave us a full<br>day of her time for a comprehensive interview!<br><br>August's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will<br>be all about Misty, the tomboyish mermaid! Don’t miss<br>the stunning photo shoot—it’s sure to make a splash!"
| Mermaid hair
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Interview for the Ages!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "We managed to track down the renowned Kenzo,<br>owner of the largest building in the area, for a<br>special interview!<br><br>“My family has dreamed of constructing a building<br>here for generations,” said a tearful Kenzo, with<br>Machamp by his side. Machamp had also helped<br>with the construction.<br><br>Read on for the interview covering this man’s<br>remarkable life! (Average reading time: 4.5 hours)"
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| Recruiting New Members!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The Pokémon Fan Club is currently seeking<br>new members.<br><br>If you're interested in joining, please visit the office!"
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| Unmasking the True Lt. Surge!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Lieutenant Surge!<br><br>Lt. Surge, Gym Leader of the Vermilion City Gym,<br>may look intimidating, but you might be surprised<br>by the gentler side he shows when he’s with his<br>beloved Pokémon.<br><br>December's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly<br>will focus on Lt. Surge, the Lightning Lieutenant!<br>You'll see him in a whole new light!"
| Ranger outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Contest Winner!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The online Pokémon Contest on the fourth of this<br>month was won by none other than Isabelle and<br>Vulcan the Ninetales of the Vermilion City Pokémon<br>Fan Club!<br><br>Vulcan received 15,000 likes that day, beating the<br>second-place winner by a wide margin."
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| Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Recently, there have been many reports of people<br>going missing after walking alone at night. We spoke<br>with a person we'll call “M,” who managed to escape<br>in the nick of time.<br><br>“Someone was waving their hand at me from down<br>the street. I ran away immediately, and I think that’s<br>what saved me,” said M.<br><br>Several survivors have speculated that these<br>disappearances may be the work of a ghost Pokémon."
| Goodbye emote
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| Enjoy an Extravagant Voyage
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "You may notice that the S.S. Anne is a bit different<br>this year! The cruise route has been updated to bring<br>new experiences to our customers.<br><br>Wouldn't you like to take a leisurely tour around the<br>world on a luxury cruise ship?<br><br>For more information, please call the following..."
| Sailor outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Seize the Week (Vol. 8)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The Poké Ball variation we'd like to showcase this<br>week is none other than the Love Ball!<br><br>This odd ball makes it easier to catch Pokémon when<br>yours is the opposite gender! What's not to love?<br><br>Did you all know about this ball?"
| Smile emote
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Ophthalmology Journal (Spring)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Abstract<br><br>Pidgeot possess high visual acuity. This study focused<br>on comparing the eyes of Pidgeot to other Pokémon,<br>and as a result, it successfully identified a specific<br>DNA strand that impacts eyesight. This DNA strand<br>demands further research, specifically with<br>applications in mind for restoring sight to humans.<br><br>Celadon University Research Team"
| Super Nerd outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Comfy Living (Vol. 866)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "More and more people are finding themselves low on<br>sleep recently due to the rapid and unexpected<br>changes in their environment.<br><br>In this issue, we'll offer some ideas that can help to<br>get your sleep back on track, including information<br>on aromatherapy and hot baths. Better sleep at night<br>starts with a more relaxing day!"
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| Bug Love (September Issue)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "This issue's feature article is all about Vespiquen!<br>What is the Beehive Pokémon’s surprising reaction<br>when given honey? Read on to find out!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Gym Leader Monthly (July Issue)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Brock!<br><br>Brock, Gym Leader of the Pewter City Gym, has built<br>up a rock-hard defense using his well-trained muscles<br>and Pokémon--but what's behind that hard exterior?<br><br>July's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will be<br>all about the rock-solid Pokémon Trainer Brock! Just<br>what is the secret to his stoicism?!"
| Rock-solid outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Message from the Game Corner
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Notice from the Celadon Game Comer:<br><br>We've recently received reports of suspicious-looking<br>characters spotted around our facility, and some<br>customers have expressed that they feel frightened<br>or unsafe playing here.<br><br>Our customers’ peace of mind is of the utmost<br>importance to us, so we've increased security patrols<br>on the premises."
| Team Rocket outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Black Belt Weekly (Vol. 48)
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Osu! The Fighting Fists and Feet is a new karate<br>dojo now open for business!<br><br>Beginners welcome to join!<br>Pokémon welcome to attend!<br>Everyone who signs up this month will receive a<br>free karate gi as part of our welcome giveaway!<br>Punch like Hitmonchan!<br>Kick like Hitmonlee!<br><br>To join, just call the number below and..."
| Black Belt outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Career Monthly (Vol. 111)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We're back again with even more info about dream<br>jobs working with Pokémon! This month, we talked<br>with some of the nice ladies who spend their time<br>talking with Trainers and patching up Pokémon at<br>Pokémon Centers!<br><br>Where do they find joy in their jobs? What challenges<br>do they face? What are their favorite Pokémon? Read<br>on to find out all that and more!"
| Pokémon Center outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Music & Living (September Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The city is still buzzing with talk of last month’s 17th<br>annual Pokémon Music Festival! The plaza in front of<br>the station was filled with performances by people<br>and Pokémon alike. Attendees at this year’s festival<br>enjoyed listening to all manner of music played by<br>a plethora of different Pokemon.<br><br>Tori’s spectacular performance was a huge highlight,<br>and the impassioned Kricketune concerto invited<br>countless standing ovations and calls for an encore."
| Clap emote
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Comfy Living (Vol. 2)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Now let’s go over some of this week's viral videos!<br>This week’s number-one spot goes to...<br>Toxel’s Tiny Tantrum!<br><br>Toxel takes a bite out of a berry behind its Trainer's<br>back...only to find it does NOT like the taste one bit!<br>We can’t get enough of this Toxel tearfully thrashing<br>about with its tiny arms and legs, and we're not alone!<br>Toxel’s adorable tantrum has garnered five million<br>views in just a week, clearly resonating with people<br>all around the world!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| PokéQuiz! Question 34
| [[Dream Island]]
| "It has a round belly and loves to eat!<br>The fur on its body hides food underneath!<br>Whatever the meal, big or small—<br>in a single bite, it swallows it all!<br><br>Who’s that Pokémon?<br><br>The answer is...Munchlax!"
| Thinking emote
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| DELUXE Alola! (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>A new up-and-coming challenger has been attracting<br>a lot of attention at the Battle Royal Dome on<br>Royal Avenue!<br><br>The challenger's name is Gladion. Within a single<br>day of his arrival, he and his Type: Null won a<br>Master Rank match!<br><br>Is there anyone out there who can defeat him?<br>Keep your eyes on the Battle Royal Dome to find out!"
| Long bangs hair
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Alola! (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>How many of Alola’s tourist attractions do you think<br>you can name?<br><br>In our next issue, we'll provide a comprehensive<br>introduction to Alola, including not only the most<br>popular hot spots but also some hidden gems!"
| Sightseer outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Alola! (January Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>Acerola, captain of Ula’ula Island, has been selected<br>as an Elite Four member for the newly established<br>Alola Pokémon League!<br><br>It seems that Kahuna Nanu was initially nominated for<br>this position, but he turned the job down."
| Fluffy hair
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Pocket World Weekly #38
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Leather jackets like those once worn by the “bad”<br>kids in town are making a fashion comeback!<br><br>“They're so spiky and cool!”<br>“They give my cute outfits an edge!’<br>These are just a couple of the comments we've heard<br>about the jackets, which are popular among a variety<br>of different demographics, from rebellious teenagers<br>to fashionable, cosmopolitan women."
| Roughneck outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Gym Leader Monthly (June Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Bede!<br><br>Bede, Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium, has been<br>busy ever since he inherited the role from Opal,<br>the wizard. What's he been up to, you ask?<br><br>Get a peek behind the scenes of a day in the life<br>of the pink-clad, Fairy-type-using Bede in June’s<br>ultra-elite edition of Gym Leader Monthly!"
| Curly hair
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Bird Pokémon Monthly (Anniv. Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Bird Pokémon are cute!<br>Bird Pokémon are cool!<br>Bird Pokémon are THE BEST!<br><br>Fifty years ago, the first issue of Bird Pokémon<br>Monthly was published in the hopes of sharing these<br>feelings of admiration and appreciation of bird<br>Pokémon with people everywhere. We are honored to<br>celebrate the golden anniversary of this publication,<br>and we’re dedicated to extolling the virtues of these<br>majestic creatures for many more years to come!"
| Bird Keeper outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Poké TV (July Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This summer, Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will be<br>airing specially every morning starting at 8 a.m.!<br><br>Children can call in to have their questions answered<br>on air by Professor Oak himself! Please feel free to<br>call in with any questions you have about Pokémon!<br>The number to call is..."
| Professor outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Angler Monthly (Special Edition)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This special edition of Angler Monthly covers last<br>month’s Magikarp Fishing World Championship!<br><br>The winning Magikarp, caught by a woman from<br>Johto, measured a whopping 51.18 inches long!<br><br>Winner's Comment:<br>I've been an avid fisher ever since I was a kid!<br>Over the years, I’ve caught a lot of Magikarp,<br>but this one is definitely the biggest by far!"
| Locs hair
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| New Bark Bulletin (February)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "New Bark Town is actively seeking new residents!<br><br>Our town boasts the twin attractions of abundant<br>nature and excellent educational facilities! In fact, a<br>former League Champion came from New Bark Town,<br>where he studied at Professor Elm’s lab and grew up<br>healthy and happy amidst the nearby greenery.<br><br>Come to New Bark Town for a relaxing life in the<br>perfect environment for raising children! If interested,<br>Please visit the following site..."
| Sideswept hair
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Saffron City Press Release
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We are thrilled to announce that the Magnet Train<br>anniversary ceremony on the 8th of next month will<br>include a special appearance by the current Kanto<br>League Champion!<br><br>Three lucky children will be selected by lottery to<br>have a special exhibition battle with the Champion.<br>We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!"
| Simple hair
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| Poké Week (Issue 122)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After decades of requesting interviews with a certain<br>legendary Trainer and former Champion of the Kanto<br>region, we finally managed get an exclusive meeting!<br><br>The photo he wordlessly showed us was a familiar and<br>memorable sight: himself as a smiling young boy,<br>surrounded by his Pokémon.<br><br>(To the editing department: FYI, this reporter is<br>personally a huge fan of the former Champion and<br>could not stop crying after the interview.)"
| Red outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Gym Leader Monthly (March Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Blue!<br><br>Blue’s accomplishments are many, and you can’t even<br>begin to talk about the Viridian City Gym without<br>mentioning his name! This edition of Gym Leader<br>Monthly looks at how he managed to change a former<br>Team Rocket hideout into a wildly popular Gym.<br><br>Find out all you’ve ever wanted to know about<br>Kanto’s former Pokémon League Champion!<br>Who could he have possibly considered a rival?!"
| Cool outfit
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| Island Monthly (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Sevii Islands, located in the southern part of the<br>Kanto region, are a popular vacation spot due to<br>their temperate climate.<br><br>We interviewed a girl visiting from Pallet Town who<br>had the following to say with a big smile on her face.<br>“I heard that there are a lot of rare Pokémon to see<br>here, so I'm really excited!”"
| Fresh outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Pocket World Weekly #18
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Rage Candy Bars of Mahogany Town are<br>attracting worldwide attention!<br><br>The trend started when a certain influencer went viral<br>with the phrase “Rage Candy Bars are terrifying!”<br>Seeing an opportunity to refresh the supposedly<br>old-fashioned treat’s image, a shop manager hired a<br>famous Johto region Trainer to film a commercial.<br>This commercial is now hugely popular among young<br>people, and Rage Candy Bars are flying off the<br>shelves faster than a fleeing Pidgey."
| Rascal outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Pokémon Breeder Monthly #37
| [[Dream Island]]
| "For our subscribers only!<br>Twenty lucky lottery winners will win two tickets each<br>to the Johto region!<br><br>The main stop on this trip will be the famous<br>Day Care on Route 34! We'll chat with the couple<br>that works there about everything from their<br>work-life balance—how do they handle both their jobs<br>and their family life with their beloved grandchild?-—<br>to their philosophy as Day Care staff!"
| Cozy outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Information Wanted
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Wanted: Information on a Red-Haired Boy<br><br>A highly important Pokémon was recently stolen from<br>New Bark Town’s Elm Pokémon Lab. Authorities are<br>looking for any information on a red-haired boy in his<br>early teens.<br><br>Witnesses claim that the boy, wearing dark clothing,<br>broke into the lab through a window and fled with<br>the Pokémon. Anyone with information on this young<br>boy is urged to contact Elm Pokémon Lab."
| Chic outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Archeology Magazine #12
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Kerry's Ruin Exploration Column<br>Today, I'll be exploring the Ruins of Alph in the<br>Johto region!<br><br>These ruins are said to be over 1,500 years old!<br>The writing on the walls inside have long since been<br>deciphered, but I still can’t help but feel a sense of<br>awe before this magnificent ancient structure.<br>I ran into another lady traveling alone while exploring<br>the ruins—she said she was on a journey to visit all<br>the Gyms of Johto! I wish her the best of luck!"
| Sport outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Comfy Living (Vol. 36)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Are you ACTUALLY sleeping well?<br>Good sleep can help you stay healthy and energetic!<br>This issue will focus on tips to improve sleep.<br>Table of Contents<br>Page 04 - Sleeping Like Snorlax<br>- Sleeping position: Is stretching out the way to go?<br>- Poké Flute? Music? Finding the best alarm for you!<br>Page 12 - The Secret of Mareep-Wool Pillows<br>Page 16 - Delightful Vulpix-Shaped Bed Warmer<br>Page 20 - Leafeon Aroma for Relaxation<br>Page 24 - Jigglypuff’s Song—Ultimate Insomnia Cure?"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I've decided to give this social media thing a whirl.<br>Today's my first go at it!<br><br>Why? To bring in new recruits for our organization!<br><br>We may not be the heroes of the story as far as most<br>people out there are concerned. To be completely<br>honest, we're kinda the villains!<br><br>But if you forget about all the rules and common<br>sense and stuff, we live how we wanna live...<br>and I think that makes us a pretty fun organization!<br><br>Since we don’t have the best reputation, I can’t really<br>give out our name...<br><br>But it’s kinda hard to talk about ii without a name, so<br>uh...let’s go with Team R! Got it?<br><br>So anyway, give me a yell if you're interested in being<br>a member of Team R!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Team R is building a top-secret warehouse!<br><br>I went to help out a bit today and got covered in<br>sand. It kinda sucked!<br><br>A bunch of smart-looking people were there too, like<br>scientists and engineers and all that. It kinda freaked<br>me out.<br><br>But it’s pretty cool that our boss has so many different<br>people on call like that!<br><br>Team R was actually really infamous in Kanto back in<br>the day, but our boss at the time disbanded the whole<br>organization. Our new boss restarted things, and now<br>we're back!<br><br>I really respect our current boss! We're all baddies<br>and villains, but he totally gets us!<br><br>I'm gonna be his loyal underling forever!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "One good thing and one bad thing happened to<br>me today.<br><br>The good thing was that I got assigned to a special<br>mission by the boss!<br><br>Our boss really knows how to pick people for special<br>missions. If I can do well on this, I'll climb the ranks to<br>exec in no time! Maybe!<br><br>The bad thing is that the mission itself...<br>seems really hard and kinda annoying!<br><br>He wants me to gather all kinds of things. In a time<br>like this?! Food, furniture, uhhh...what else? Anyway,<br>just LOTS of stuff.<br><br>I'm just a little grunt and don’t have any underlings of<br>my own, so it’s a big ask!<br><br>I'm just trying to figure out the absolute easiest,<br>low-energy way to complete this mission!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Let me tell you all about what happened while I was<br>looking for Leppa Berries to try and complete this<br>mission for the boss.<br><br>There's been a bunch of extreme weather or whatever<br>recently that’s killing off all the trees, but I FINALLY<br>found a tree that still had berries on it!<br><br>But as soon as I started shaking the tree to get the<br>berries off, some super serious-looking lady came<br>up and started yelling at me!<br><br>She was like, “Those are NOT for you! They're for<br>Pokémon! There are already FAR too few berries!”<br><br>Blah blah blah. She was so annoying! But something<br>else she said was actually kinda interesting...<br><br>Apparently she’s making an app or something to get<br>a bunch of people to work together and create a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon to live in.<br><br>Basically, if you do good stuff for the environment...<br>the app will reward you with cool prizes!<br><br>In other words, she’s gonna bribe people to work for<br>her by promising ‘em cool stuff. Not a bad idea!<br><br>And that gave ME a GREAT idea!<br><br>I bet I could complete that mission the boss gave me<br>by doing kind of the same thing!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "So I went ahead and got some prizes ready.<br><br>I went with Gym Badges! People are crazy about those<br>things, y'know? These are fake ones, though!<br><br>Now I just gotta get some nice little Pokémon Trainers<br>to come work for free!<br><br>But that’s got me kinda stumped. All the Trainers I try<br>to talk to in town just look at me like I’m suspicious<br>and ignore everything I say.<br><br>I dunno if my handiwork was no good or if I just have<br>a face that only a mother could trust, but I gotta say<br>that this whole thing’s got me feeling kinda down.<br><br>I even had to report to the boss and tell him that the<br>mission wasn’t going well. I just didn’t have a choice.<br><br>But the boss didn’t get mad! He just gave me a pep<br>talk and even let me in on some ultra-top-secret intel<br>about our warehouse!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The Secret of Team R’s Warehouse!!!<br><br>Of course I can’t spill all the beans...but I can spill<br>some of ‘em!<br><br>You've probably heard the rumors about having all<br>the humans evacuate into outer space. Well! Our boss<br>tells me that the rumors are true!<br><br>But apparently they don’t want Team R doing bad<br>stuff in outer space, so they’re gonna split us up...<br>and send us all to different areas! Not cool, people.<br>I can’t be the only one who thinks that’s not cool!<br><br>But our boss has us covered.<br><br>Turns out that warehouse is ACTUALLY Team R’s<br>secret weapon for getting us into outer space<br>together! I cried happy tears! Our boss rules!<br><br>How are we gonna get to outer space on our own,<br>you ask? Well...I can’t tell ya that! Haha!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Hearing about the boss’s dream of keeping Team R<br>together even in outer space really got me motivated.<br>I’m gonna give my mission one more serious go!<br><br>I did a little work on the rocke—uh, the warehouse—<br>to trick people walking by into wanting to help out<br>with my mission.<br><br>It was a LOT of work, but I just had to keep in mind<br>that I was working hard in the moment so I could take<br>it easy later! Not a bad way to do things, I think!<br><br>The engineers all looked kinda annoyed with me,<br>but they did lend me a hand.<br><br>Now all I gotta do is wait for some goody-goody<br>to come along and do my mission for me!<br><br>I'm gonna go ahead and report to the boss what<br>I've accomplished. I bet he’ll be so proud!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #8
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Account suspended due to policy violations.<br><br>The owner of this account was found to belong to the<br>criminal organization calling themselves “Team R,”<br>which has been causing trouble across the region.<br><br>The entire organization, including its boss, has been<br>apprehended by the International Police. We hope<br>that this news will allow our users to continue using<br>our platform with peace of mind."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "The damage caused by recent meteorological<br>anomalies is immense and dreadful.<br><br>The news is continuously reporting on all manner<br>of disasters affecting regions all over the world.<br>There's even speculation that global food and energy<br>resources may become insufficient if this continues.<br><br>At university, I researched methods for creating<br>comfortable environments for Pokémon and humans.<br>There must be something I can do in this crisis...<br><br>I have decided to do whatever I can—no matter<br>how small. Therefore, I have begun creating homes<br>for Pokémon who lost theirs due to natural disasters.<br><br>I don’t know how much this is helping the world at<br>large, but the Pokémon, at least, seem to be grateful<br>for the work I’m doing.<br><br>I hope to continue my efforts until the meteorological<br>anomalies calm down."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #2
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Like-minded individuals have been slowly joining my<br>cause as I continue to create homes for Pokémon.<br><br>I greatly appreciate the support those individuals<br>provide, but we have all begun to grow tired as the<br>meteorological anomalies and resulting natural<br>disasters continue to worsen.<br><br>We need more time, and we need more help.<br><br>I have recently begun hearing rumors that there<br>are plans to temporarily evacuate all of humanity<br>into space.<br><br>If these rumors are true, does that mean that all of<br>our efforts have been in vain?<br><br>My collaborators seem anxious as well. Perhaps they<br>are of the same mind as I..."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I had a truly surprising experience today.<br><br>Someone from an influential foundation in another<br>region visited us and offered to back our efforts here.<br><br>This foundation is dedicated to Pokémon care and<br>conservation, and they have promised to provide us<br>with everything we need. I cannot think of a more<br>perfect collaborator to join our cause.<br><br>With their support, I may finally be able to...<br>realize the dream I’ve had for ages.<br><br>My dream: to foster a society in which the majority<br>of people—not only my team—are interested and<br>invested in creating comfortable environments for<br>Pokémon and humans to live in.<br><br>That goal always seemed far too lofty and out of<br>teach, but I believe it has now entered the realm of<br>possibility with the strong support the foundation has<br>promised us."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "We have developed an app that will allow all<br>members of our society to participate in creating a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon and humans.<br><br>The budget and staff required to accomplish this feat<br>were provided by the foundation, and the app can be<br>accessed by anyone via Pokémon Center PC.<br><br>Participants can start with easy tasks, such as watering<br>dry ground or planting the seeds of various plants—<br>anything that will please nearby Pokémon. The app<br>will reward the participant with virtual “coins,” which<br>can in turn be exchanged for a variety of prizes.<br><br>This was my first time developing an app, and it was<br>quite the challenge. However, with the help of many<br>talented collaborators, we finally succeeded.<br><br>The name of the app is Poké Life."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In a most unfortunate turn of events, Poké Life never<br>received a chance to be put to use.<br><br>The drastic deterioration of the global environment<br>continues, and the plan to evacuate all of humanity<br>into space has finally been put into action.<br><br>Efforts have begun to gather as many Pokémon as<br>Possible from all over the world and send them into<br>the Pokémon Center system for safekeeping.<br><br>I was unable to make my dream a reality, but there is<br>at least one silver lining in all of this.<br><br>Even after we humans leave this planet, the Pokémon<br>Center system will remain active in order to keep all<br>of the Pokémon inside safe.<br><br>The system will also keep a record of environmental<br>data around each Pokémon Center. The framework<br>we developed for Poké Life will be used for this.<br><br>The recorded data will be analyzed by research teams<br>set to return from space at regular intervals.<br><br>They say this is how we will determine when it’s safe<br>for all of humanity to return to the planet together.<br><br>My time here is short. I must soon go to space myself.<br><br>My new dream will be of the day when humans and<br>Pokémon can once again live together on this planet."
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==Notes==
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! Location
! Description
! Reward
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| Improving Your Quality of Life
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "* Maintain a comfortable level of brightness and<br>temperature in your house.<br><br>* Don’t hold back when you want something—<br>decorate your home with your favorite furniture!<br><br>* Choose a place to live where it’s easy to take walks.<br>You can clear paths near your home!<br><br>Keep these points in mind, and you'll be loving<br>your lifestyle!"
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| How to Open a Shop
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "1. Place a register where you wish to do business and<br>power it with electricity.<br>2. Prepare a table to place your wares on.<br>3. Recruit staff for the store."
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| Tomorrow's meals
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "HAMBURGER STEAK<br>- Beans<br>- Tomato or potato (if cheap)<br><br>CARROT BREAD<br>- Use up carrots (we have so many)<br>- Make in advance<br><br>NOTE: Don’t use the mushrooms. Those are for next<br>week's soup."
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| Observation notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The unknown ore discovered in my hometown’s<br>bedrock possesses the positive qualities of multiple<br>existing ores. Perhaps it’s not a single type of ore,<br>but rather a mix of more than one?<br><br>It would be a challenge to perform sufficient<br>experimentation with just the sample I managed to<br>bring here, but I sense some great potential..."
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| Shopping list
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Cucumber<br>Tofu (3 packs)<br>Vinegar<br>Slowpoke Tail<br>Berry juice<br>Toilet paper<br>Toothbrush"
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| Schedule Management Notes
| [[Dream Island]]
| "9:00 a.m. on the 8th: Area 1<br>2:00 p.m. on the 9th: Area 2<br>9:00 a.m. on the 10th: Area 3<br>2:00 p.m. on the 10th: Area 4<br><br>Note: Request submitted for Nakano’s compartment<br>in Area 2 to be switched from 9:00 a.m. on the 10th."
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| Someone's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I just got back from depositing my partner Pokémon<br>in the PC at the Pokémon Center.<br><br>We spent every day together. Being separated like<br>this is so hard. But I know we'll meet again someday.<br>I'm sure of it.<br><br>I'll need to evacuate with the others pretty soon, but<br>first I'm planning to go take one last look at all the<br>cities my partner and I visited together.<br><br>It’s hard to explain why, but I feel the need to do this."
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| Someone's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I remember this being a bright, bustling port city<br>way back when I visited with my partner.<br><br>Now there are always dark clouds looming over the<br>city. Not a single sunbeam slips through. Looks like<br>most of the people who lived here have gone, too.<br><br>The last time we were here, whenever we went near<br>the water, <player> got so nervous...<br><br>Maybe because it can’t swim?<br><br>I tried getting it to transform into a Water type,<br>but despite its best efforts, we had little success.<br>I guess it’s not so easy.<br><br>After giving it a lot of encouragement, I was shocked<br>when it suddenly transformed into ME!<br><br>It copied every detail of my clothes, my haircut...<br>Only its face still looked like Ditto. Unfortunately,<br>transforming into me didn’t really help with the whole<br>“not being able to swim” issue..."
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| Someone's journal #3
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A long time ago, this city was packed with people<br>working in the nearby mines. Apparently, it was a<br>pretty lively place.<br><br>At least, that’s what I heard from the chef at the little<br>restaurant I visited with <player>.<br><br>There’s no sign of that restaurant anymore. But I<br>guess it’s not surprising, given those vicious volcanic<br>eruptions. Who could live in a place like this now?<br><br>The food we had at that restaurant was incredibly<br>delicious. The whole time the chef was cooking,<br><player> was watching intently.<br><br>It’s always been so full of curiosity. I've noticed it<br>seems particularly interested in the things humans do.<br><br>I wish we could have traveled together more. There<br>are so many things I wanted to show it."
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| Someone's journal #4
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "This city was a dazzling metropolis the last time I<br>came here with <player>.<br><br>Now it’s barely recognizable.<br><br>Apparently, the ground in this area has been rising up<br>so quickly that it’s caused many of the buildings to<br>collapse and the roads to crack.<br><br>Some scientists believe that if things continue at this<br>pace, in a matter of centuries this area will be...<br>..as high as a mountain, in terms of elevation. It looks<br>like most of the people who once lived here have<br>evacuated already.<br><br>I suppose I should go, too. It breaks my heart to leave<br><player> behind, but it’s not forever.<br><br>No matter what, I'll come back someday. And then<br><player> and I will travel the world!"
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| Grunt's journal (brainstorming)
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Assuming someone actually DOES complete my<br>mission for me by getting food and furniture and all<br>that stockpiled up...<br><br>What should I do if they actually want to join<br>our organization?<br><br>I dunno if any super serious do-gooders would want<br>to join Team R, but if they DO ask to join I guess we<br>could let ‘em. Might not be so bad.<br><br>I bet everybody'd be real surprised if they found out<br>Team R built a rocket to evacuate into outer space all<br>by ourselves.<br><br>We even have more than enough fuel to make it back<br>to the planet easily after the environment's calmed<br>down a bit. The boss’s plan is absolutely perfect!<br><br>The boss says that the scale of the plan to get all<br>humans into outer space at once is just too large.<br><br>He said that if anything goes seriously wrong, the<br>others might not have enough fuel to get back!<br><br>Maybe we could share some of our extra fuel with<br>them if that happens. Then maybe people’d think<br>“Oh, Team R is actually so nice”, and we'd get more<br>people wanting to join up.<br><br>Either way, I bet we can make a bunch of money from<br>it all when the time comes!"
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==Letters==
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| Dear Elena
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Look at my little Minnie and Cici! This is the best<br>shot I’ve ever taken of them!<br><br>I’ve been thinking about them lately, day and night.<br>What do you suppose they’re up to? I just keep<br>staring at this photo.<br><br>You told me about your partner before, right, Elena?<br>Wasn't it named Mora or something? I bet it was cute,<br>just like its Trainer. Wish I could’ve seen it."
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| To my fishing fanatic big bro
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "How are you doing?<br>I’ve been having a fun day fishing—as always!<br><br>By the way, have Pokémon started changing where<br>they live? Recently I’ve fished up Pokémon that I used<br>to only see in different regions. Maybe you'll catch<br>something rare where you are, too!<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Little Bro"
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| To my fishing fanatic little bro
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Thanks for the letter!<br><br>These days, I’ve been fishing up a huge haul of<br>Horsea. There are just so many to catch—I’m having<br>an absolute blast!<br><br>I'll visit you sometime soon, so let's go fishing<br>together then.<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Big Bro"
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| Post from July 30, 6:00 p.m.
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "White sand and the blue ocean... Endless rays of sun<br>and the cool shade of a palm tree... Just relaxing on<br>my own at the beach is my favorite thing to do lately!<br>But I do kinda feel like I’m being watched...<br>Nah, it’s probably just my imagination!<br><br>Anyway, I can’t recommend this place enough.<br>You should all check it out sometime! Catch my<br>next post for more details!"
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| You've Been Selected!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Thank you for entering our recent drawing for the<br>EZ Kitchenware Set!<br><br>We are excited to inform you that your name was<br>selected! Please find your kitchenware set enclosed.<br>Happy cooking!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To Harry
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Look at this cute photo of Rio! I took it when Growly<br>(who just moved in next door) came over to play.<br><br>Doesn't she look happy?! Lately, she’s been spending<br>every free minute playing with Growly. At this rate,<br>she'll probably forget all about you!<br><br>Just kidding! But if you’ re worried about that, maybe<br>you should finally visit next summer break!"
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| Heya, Kaz!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "This is Mora! Adorable, right? I’m not sure this photo<br>does her justice, though. Just look at how gorgeous<br>she is, and those eyes suck you right in... She’s so<br>cute! Don’t you think so too, Kaz?<br><br>I also look at this photo when I’m lonely. I hope this<br>picture of Mora cheers you up, Kaz, even if it’s only a<br>little bit!"
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Dear Douglas
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The price of vegetables has really gone up here in<br>Viridian City since there’s been so little rain this year.<br>Are things OK where you are, Douglas? I hope all<br>that electricity in your city is making life a little easier<br>over there.<br><br>Anyway, if you ever need help, just let me know<br>and I'll send you some vegetables.<br><br>Love,<br>Mom"
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| I wanna go swimming!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "You know how much I love swimming—it’s basically<br>my whole personality. So not being able to swim? It’s<br>the worst! I NEED to get back out in the water. I’m<br>sure you feel the same way, Maggie.<br><br>Ugh, I'm so tired of living like this... How long until<br>we can go swimming again, do you think?<br><br>Love, Rory"
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| R&D Deep Dive (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Today we'll be showing you an office where we're<br>smack in the middle of developing new products!<br><br>Here, we're in the thick of designing new plush toys.<br>There are plenty of Pokémon in this room! We want<br>to truly re-create the charm and cuteness of Pokémon,<br>so we spend every day in here observing the real deal!<br>We definitely don’t come here just to admire and<br>adore the Pokémon—this is research!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| I need your advice...
| [[Dream Island]]
| "My daughter's been sobbing every night recently.<br>She keeps saying that she wants to see Marie, and<br>she just cries and cries. I tried giving her a plush toy<br>that looked just like Marie, but she got angry and<br>yelled that it wasn’t the same.<br><br>How are things with your family? I hope you’ re not<br>going through the same thing, but if you happen to<br>have any ideas about what to do, please let me know.<br><br>Love, Minami"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hi, Dad!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After I finish my homework today, I’m going to<br>Yuri's place.<br><br>She's gonna show me a Pawmi video, so I might be<br>kinda late getting home!<br><br>Love, Nathalie"
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|}

==Papers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Shellos report
| [[Withered Wastland]]
| "Shellos changes its color and appearance based on its<br>diet and the environment it lives in.<br><br>We are researching day and night in an attempt to<br>create a heretofore unknown yellow Shellos."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Project Cancellation Proposal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The project originally set to launch next month is<br>moving ahead with preparations, despite its low<br>chance of success.<br><br>We took it upon ourselves to collect data and<br>perform our own calculations. A report on the<br>dangers that came to light from said calculations<br>is included herein.<br><br>With this in mind, we ask that you please seriously<br>consider canceling the project."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Daily Porygon2 notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Companies involved in the space exploration industry<br>are at each other's throat these days. I’m feeling the<br>pain of it myself, as I’ve been put in charge of caring<br>for some Porygon2 meant for planetary exploration.<br>It’s a lot of work!<br><br>Today, one of those three Porygon2 seems unwell.<br>I ordered a patch that sounded effective and applied<br>it, so I hope it will feel better tomorrow."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| New Plan Proposal (name TBD)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Our organization is implementing a new plan in the<br>hope of overcoming our past mistakes. See below<br>for details.<br><br>This plan will require the cooperation of our entire<br>organization, not just select departments, so we<br>ask that all members read on and make this their<br>top priority."
|
|}

==Photos==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #2
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #8
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the [[Paint (Specialty)|Paint]] specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|}

==Related Articles==
{{Pokémon Pokopia}}
{{Project Sidegames notice}}

Human Records

2026-03-20T15:47:18Z

Jump Drive: Transcribed every record, this took way too long

Various items can be found in [[Pokémon Pokopia]] that expand upon the lore of the game. These are collected under the Human Records section of the collection.

==Newspapers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Road Closure Announcement
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "Cycling Road will be closed on the 7th for inspection<br>and repair from 10:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m. the<br>following day.<br><br>The road will not be accessible to the public during<br>that time, so we recommend making your travel plans early."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| The Legendary Ninja Family
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "The region in question was once inhabited by a<br>famous clan of ninjas.<br><br>Koga, a Fuchsia City Gym Leader in the distant past,<br>and his daughter, Janine, were both members of<br>this clan."
|Ninja outfit
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Recycling Slogan Contest (Youth)
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Garbage<br>And<br>Recycling<br>Belong<br>Out of sight!<br>Dispose<br>Of<br>Refuse!<br><br>Mischa — 3rd Grade, Trainers’ School"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Vermilion Ranks No. 1 for 4th Year!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Vermilion City has been awarded first place on the<br>Most Livable Cities list, making this the fourth<br>consecutive year that our city has received this honor.<br><br>The city scored highly due to its abundance of natural<br>beauty, which has been preserved despite ongoing<br>urban development, as well as its many sightseeing<br>spots. The gorgeous view of the harbor at night was<br>cited as one of the main deciding factors."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Artificial Hot Springs Now Open!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "On the 8th of this month, an artificial hot spring<br>debuted in Area 7’s communal bath area.<br><br>This hot spring recreates the quality spring water<br>found in Lavaridge Town in the Hoenn region.<br><br>If it proves popular, there are plans to install hot<br>springs in each area."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Celadon Department Store Reopens
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "On the 20th of this month, the Celadon Department<br>Store will open its doors with a fresh new look<br>in Area 2!<br><br>Comment from the manager:<br>Our product selection has changed, but we will<br>continue to greet our customers with our usual<br>welcoming care and service."
| Psychic Master outfit
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Big Bargain Sale!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The ever-popular Full Heal is available at a<br>25 percent discount for a limited time only!<br>Limit three per customer. Only available in-store!<br><br>Poké Mart<br>Saffron City Branch"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sabrina Sets Sights on Big Screen!
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Gym Leader Sabrina of the Saffron City Gym is set to<br>make her silver-screen debut at last! She will appear<br>in a new movie produced by the Unova region's<br>Pokéstar Studios.<br><br>Details about her role have not yet been released,<br>but expectations are high among Sabrina’s fans,<br>who hope to see her as the lead."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| This Week's Must-See Highlights
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The internationally acclaimed and award-winning film<br>“Dream: If Only We Could Meet” will finally make its<br>small-screen debut on the 9th of this month.<br><br>They met and went on a journey together in a dream,<br>but when each awoke, the other was nowhere to be<br>found. Was it nothing more than a dream? Perhaps...<br><br>We hope you enjoy this wistful and heartwarming<br>story of Gengar and Mismagius!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Weather Report (December 4)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Clear with periodic clouds. Expect light showers in<br>some areas.<br><br>No warnings or reports about volcanic eruptions have<br>been issued."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| March Issue Preview
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Floating and Bobbing:<br>Drifloon, the Balloon Pokémon<br><br>Do you know the sad yet heartwarming tale of<br>this Pokémon?<br><br>In this issue, we'll present a newly interpreted<br>retelling of a certain region’s little-known folktale<br>that was passed down through the ages."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| TV Schedule: April 12 (Tuesday)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "2:00 PM: Your Local Puppy Pokémon Spotlight<br>Two Fidough siblings form a strong bond with the<br>owner of Mesagoza’s most popular bakery.<br>You won't make it through this story with dry eyes!"
|
|}

#ERROR!
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Kenan's diary
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "March 7 — Sunny<br><br>Today I played with Kenta in the park.<br><br>Kenta says he’s gonna move soon, but he'll come<br>back when he’s older.<br><br>We promised to play in the park again together<br>when we grow up."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Sailor Dylan's diary
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The sea is really rough today. The ship keeps swaying<br>back and forth. And swaying...and swaying...<br><br>It's all I can do to write in this diary right now, but...<br>Ugh... I don’t feel so good... I might not be able to<br>write much mo—"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Katie's journal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "May 7<br>I can’t think of anything! I need to have FOUR design<br>proposals ready in two days, but I’m coming up blank!<br><br>I was begging my Smeargle for help, and he scribbled<br>some random patterns on a piece of paper and<br>handed it to me. Are those design pitches? That’s<br>so cute!<br><br>Actually...that gives me an idea. Back to work!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #1
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I doubt anyone will ever read this, but the memories<br>of my experiences are too much to bear alone, so I’ve<br>decided to confide in this diary.<br><br>I'm a nameless hacker. I infiltrate the networks of<br>huge corporations, steal their secrets, and sell them<br>to their rivals.<br><br>I already have more than enough money,<br>but it’s fun peering behind the scenes, so it’s almost<br>like a hobby for me.<br><br>I donate al! the money I don’t use to things like<br>Pokémon conservation groups.<br><br>Ever since I was a kid, I've liked computers and<br>Pokémon more than people."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "It happened when I was hacking into a server in<br>another region for fun and stumbled on a system<br>with excessively high security.<br><br>Finding these sorts of things is always a thrill.<br>It took a lot of effort, but once I breached it,<br>all I could find was what seemed like trivial data<br>about weather patterns.<br><br>It was anticlimactic, but it made me think...<br><br>Why would someone put so much effort into hiding<br>something like this? That nagged at me.<br><br>So I dove back in. It took a lot of work, but I learned<br>how to make sense of the weather data. I was able to<br>gather that a natural disaster had struck that region—<br>dozens of huge, repeated hurricanes.<br><br>That's the only conclusion I could draw, but I’d never<br>heard news about a disaster like that."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "If a disaster of that scale had really happened,<br>surely it would have received both local and<br>global attention.<br><br>With that thought, I remembered a foundation active<br>in that region.<br><br>They were known for their passion for Pokémon<br>conservation efforts. I had even donated to them.<br>I thought that an organization of that scale<br>might be able to influence media so that no news of<br>the disaster leaked outside the region.<br><br>I spent countless days infiltrating the foundation's<br>servers, looking into any data I could lay my hands<br>on. And sure enough, it gradually became clear that<br>they were involved.<br><br>I finally fell asleep after repeated all-nighters.<br>When I woke up, I was surrounded by members of<br>the foundation."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #4
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Apparently I’d left traces when I hacked the servers.<br>That was enough for them to track me down.<br><br>The people from the foundation were surprisingly<br>polite, and they explained what was happening<br>in detail.<br><br>I have no intention of writing it all here.<br><br>The important thing is that someday this disaster<br>will spread throughout the entire world.<br><br>They said that humanity in its current state can’t<br>prevent it.<br><br>The foundation, together with other regions, had<br>formed a plan to evacuate all of humanity into space.<br>The plan was already in motion. My head was<br>spinning at the outrageous tale.<br><br>So what would become of Pokémon? When I put the<br>question to them, they described their “Pokémon<br>Conservation Project” and asked for my help."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "While humanity is evacuated into space, all of the<br>Pokémon in the world are to be stored and protected<br>in a massive computer system. That is the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>An incredible plan. But the foundation members said<br>that in order to avoid panic they had to keep both<br>the disaster and the project out of the public eye as<br>much as possible.<br><br>Naturally this left them shorthanded.<br><br>Skilled computer technicians were in particularly<br>high demand.<br><br>That's why the foundation sought me out after I<br>discovered the disaster—recruitment.<br><br>I took them up on their offer.<br><br>Until this point, I had always lived as I pleased.<br>But if I could save Pokémon using my skills, I had<br>to do it.<br><br>The work was tough but also rewarding.<br><br>Eventually, the public began to take notice of the<br>disaster. The foundation gradually evacuated<br>those who noticed to a “safe place,” but to avoid<br>panic, they waited until the last minute to tell people<br>that their destination was space.<br><br>In the middle of this unbelievable situation, I found<br>a flaw in the plan."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hacker's confessions #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In order to escape the disaster, humanity would<br>temporarily take refuge in space while Pokémon<br>would be safely stored in a computer system.<br>This was the general overview of the plan.<br><br>But no computer system will keep running forever.<br><br>The foundation planned to send a select few<br>members back to the planet at regular intervals to<br>perform ongoing maintenance.<br><br>But for humanity to survive in space for any length of<br>time, it would take a tremendous amount of energy.<br>I calculated that even a slight deviation from the<br>original plan would result in insufficient energy to<br>return, leaving humankind stranded in space for<br>dozens, or even hundreds, of years.<br><br>If that happened, the essential system protecting the<br>Pokémon would eventually cease to function.<br><br>So I decided to add a little touch of my own to the<br>system’s programming.<br><br>First, it will continuously check the weather data<br>across the globe in search of environments that can<br>prove even slightly habitable to Pokémon.<br><br>Next, if maintenance is not performed for a long<br>period of time and the system begins to approach<br>its limits, it will release the Pokémon most suited<br>to those environments.<br><br>Of course, ideally humans will return someday and<br>live alongside Pokémon once more.<br><br>But on the off chance humanity never returns from<br>space...I think releasing the Pokémon into a wild<br>world rather than leaving them asleep in a computer<br>would be a happier outcome.<br><br>It may sound strange coming from the program’s<br>creator, but I hope it never has to run."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #1
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My field survey on Cinnabar proved quite fruitful.<br><br>I spoke with Pokémon Professors from other regions<br>and gained a number of insights for my own research.<br><br>Many folks were very concerned about possible<br>effects the recent weather disturbances may be<br>having on Pokémon.<br><br>On my way home, I found a young Tangela.<br><br>He appeared injured and weak, so I used a Potion<br>to heal him. He seemed to take a liking to me and<br>toddled along behind me.<br><br>I wasn’t sure what to do at first. I ended up bringing<br>him home with me, figuring he might be a good<br>playmate for my grandchild."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #2
| [[Withered Wastelands]]
| "My grandchild plays with Tangela a lot these days.<br>They both seem to be having so much fun. Just<br>watching them warms my heart.<br><br>Tangela shows interest in any and all human activities.<br>When I’m working on the computer, he stares intently<br>at my screen with a curious expression.<br><br>Trainers who come to visit me also play with Tangela, and...<br>Tangela seems intrigued by the items they use. He<br>looks enthralled by things like Pokédexes and<br>Poké Balls.<br><br>Are all Tangela brimming with curiosity?<br>Or is this little one just special?<br><br>Pokémon really are fascinating. There’s always more<br>to learn about them!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Today there was a gathering attended by Pokémon<br>Professors from every region. We had a surprising<br>announcement in store.<br><br>Increasingly intense weather abnormalities—and the<br>calamities striking each region as a result—show no<br>sign of slowing down.<br><br>At this rate, predictions suggest that we will no<br>longer be able to obtain enough food and energy<br>to continue living on this planet.<br><br>And we learned that a plan was secretly in motion to<br>evacuate all of humanity into space.<br><br>It also seemed that, with a few exceptions, it will not<br>be possible to bring Pokemon with us.<br><br>Of course some immediately raised their voices in<br>protest, which is when we heard about the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "It was decided that we will take part in the Pokémon<br>Conservation Project.<br><br>It’s a plan to safely store all Pokémon on the planet<br>in a massive computer system while humanity takes<br>refuge in space.<br><br>I can’t be sure that such a thing is even possible,<br>and being parted from our Pokémon will be terribly<br>painful, but...<br>this may be the only way that people and Pokémon<br>will be able to live together again someday.<br><br>I was also asked to join a survey team after we move<br>to space, but I held off on responding.<br><br>After humanity relocates, a small group will be sent<br>back to the planet to survey the environment and do<br>maintenance on the conservation system. But given<br>my age, I don’t know if I'll still be spry enough to be<br>of much help. I think it’s a task best left to the young."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Something shocking has happened.<br><br>The Pokémon Conservation Project is progressing<br>smoothly, and the time came for my Tangela to join<br>the others.<br><br>In the hopes of avoiding a tearful scene, I waited until<br>my grandchild was asleep before entrusting Tangela<br>to one of the other project members. But later that<br>night, I received word that Tangela had run off.<br><br>Tangela was like family. He should have been<br>accustomed to humans. How could this have<br>happened?<br><br>I have a theory.<br>Tangela was likely trying to get back to our home.<br><br>But it’s nearly time for my family to set off for space.<br>Even if Tangela were to make it safely home...<br>by the time he arrives, we'll no longer be there.<br><br>I feel agonizingly helpless knowing there's nothing I can do.<br><br>Nothing, that is, but hope that the project staff find Tangela and keep him safe..."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Professor's diary #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The day of departure finally arrived, and Tangela was<br>still nowhere to be found.<br><br>So I decided to join the survey team after all.<br><br>It will give me the opportunity to return to the planet<br>periodically, and I can search when I’m there.<br><br>If there are any strange machines or rare tools on the<br>ship, I should borrow them.<br><br>Then I'll find Tangela and show them to him.<br><br>I'm certain he’lI examine them with his usual curiosity.<br><br>Until then...please, be safe."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Chef's diary
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "March 13<br><br>Charlotte appears to be interested in cooking! I tried<br>teaching her a bit, and she’s really quite good at it.<br>She's very dexterous with those little Greedent<br>hands, and it took almost no time before she was<br>able to help me out with simple tasks.<br><br>June 27<br><br>Charlotte’s an eager eater, but the one food she<br>doesn’t like is Chesto Berries. She made a rather<br>strained expression when I fed her some.<br><br>A chef shouldn’t be picky about things like that, but<br>I'd feel bad forcing her to eat something she doesn’t<br>like. What to do...<br><br>July 3<br><br>I made a special soup just for Charlotte using Chesto<br>Berries as a secret ingredient. She seemed to really<br>like it, and she appeared very satisfied as she finished<br>off the whole pot! I wonder how shocked she'd be if<br>she knew it had Chesto Berries. I look forward to the<br>day when she figures it out."
|
|}

==Magazines==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Message from the Poké Mart
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "We all know that everyone’s beloved music streaming<br>services are being forced to shut down one by one<br>due to the steep rise of server fees all over the world.<br><br>While music lovers are still mourning the loss of these<br>streaming services, it isn’t all bad news in the world<br>of music! It’s our pleasure to share a little about a<br>technological blast from the past—compact discs (CDs)!<br><br>CDs are cool little gadgets used by our great-great-<br>grandparents to listen to all their favorite music.<br>Each CD can hold a little over 10 songs, making it<br>easy to find a new favorite and listen to it over and<br>over again!<br><br>And that’s not all!<br><br>Each CD is a one-time purchase, which means that<br>there's no need for a subscription fee—no matter how<br>many times you listen!<br><br>Poké Mart is working hard to create a solid lineup of<br>CDs for music lovers to choose from. We hope to be<br>THE destination for all those who want music in their<br>life—now and forever!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| A Surprise in the Garden
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "“I just got this weird feeling when I was out in the<br>garden. Parasect was acting restless too, so I asked<br>it to dig here.”<br><br>With that, Caroline smiled and showed us a<br>mysterious fossil."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Selection of Pokémon Greetings
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Minccino, Pikachu, and Other Pokémon with<br>Distinctive Tail-Based Greetings<br><br>In today’s world, so much about Pokémon ecology<br>has been explained through research. This time,<br>we've collected a special set of articles focused on<br>Pokémon greetings!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| This Year's Top Trend!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Undercuts and half updos are yesterday's news! This<br>year’s hottest trend is the center part!<br><br>A hugely famous influencer recently posted a selfie<br>with a new parted hairstyle, and fans are going wild!<br>Young people everywhere are adopting this hairstyle<br>in droves!"
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| Unmasking the True Misty!
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Misty!<br><br>Misty, Gym Leader of the Cerulean City Gym, always<br>has a packed schedule, but she kindly gave us a full<br>day of her time for a comprehensive interview!<br><br>August's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will<br>be all about Misty, the tomboyish mermaid! Don’t miss<br>the stunning photo shoot—it’s sure to make a splash!"
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| Interview for the Ages!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "We managed to track down the renowned Kenzo,<br>owner of the largest building in the area, for a<br>special interview!<br><br>“My family has dreamed of constructing a building<br>here for generations,” said a tearful Kenzo, with<br>Machamp by his side. Machamp had also helped<br>with the construction.<br><br>Read on for the interview covering this man’s<br>remarkable life! (Average reading time: 4.5 hours)"
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| Recruiting New Members!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The Pokémon Fan Club is currently seeking<br>new members.<br><br>If you're interested in joining, please visit the office!"
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| Unmasking the True Lt. Surge!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Lieutenant Surge!<br><br>Lt. Surge, Gym Leader of the Vermilion City Gym,<br>may look intimidating, but you might be surprised<br>by the gentler side he shows when he’s with his<br>beloved Pokémon.<br><br>December's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly<br>will focus on Lt. Surge, the Lightning Lieutenant!<br>You'll see him in a whole new light!"
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| Contest Winner!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "The online Pokémon Contest on the fourth of this<br>month was won by none other than Isabelle and<br>Vulcan the Ninetales of the Vermilion City Pokémon<br>Fan Club!<br><br>Vulcan received 15,000 likes that day, beating the<br>second-place winner by a wide margin."
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| Solo Nighttime Strollers, Beware!
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Recently, there have been many reports of people<br>going missing after walking alone at night. We spoke<br>with a person we'll call “M,” who managed to escape<br>in the nick of time.<br><br>“Someone was waving their hand at me from down<br>the street. I ran away immediately, and I think that’s<br>what saved me,” said M.<br><br>Several survivors have speculated that these<br>disappearances may be the work of a ghost Pokémon."
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| Enjoy an Extravagant Voyage
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "You may notice that the S.S. Anne is a bit different<br>this year! The cruise route has been updated to bring<br>new experiences to our customers.<br><br>Wouldn't you like to take a leisurely tour around the<br>world on a luxury cruise ship?<br><br>For more information, please call the following..."
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| Seize the Week (Vol. 8)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The Poké Ball variation we'd like to showcase this<br>week is none other than the Love Ball!<br><br>This odd ball makes it easier to catch Pokémon when<br>yours is the opposite gender! What's not to love?<br><br>Did you all know about this ball?"
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| Ophthalmology Journal (Spring)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Abstract<br><br>Pidgeot possess high visual acuity. This study focused<br>on comparing the eyes of Pidgeot to other Pokémon,<br>and as a result, it successfully identified a specific<br>DNA strand that impacts eyesight. This DNA strand<br>demands further research, specifically with<br>applications in mind for restoring sight to humans.<br><br>Celadon University Research Team"
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 866)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "More and more people are finding themselves low on<br>sleep recently due to the rapid and unexpected<br>changes in their environment.<br><br>In this issue, we'll offer some ideas that can help to<br>get your sleep back on track, including information<br>on aromatherapy and hot baths. Better sleep at night<br>starts with a more relaxing day!"
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| Bug Love (September Issue)
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| "This issue's feature article is all about Vespiquen!<br>What is the Beehive Pokémon’s surprising reaction<br>when given honey? Read on to find out!"
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| Gym Leader Monthly (July Issue)
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Brock!<br><br>Brock, Gym Leader of the Pewter City Gym, has built<br>up a rock-hard defense using his well-trained muscles<br>and Pokémon--but what's behind that hard exterior?<br><br>July's special edition of Gym Leader Monthly will be<br>all about the rock-solid Pokémon Trainer Brock! Just<br>what is the secret to his stoicism?!"
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| Message from the Game Corner
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Notice from the Celadon Game Comer:<br><br>We've recently received reports of suspicious-looking<br>characters spotted around our facility, and some<br>customers have expressed that they feel frightened<br>or unsafe playing here.<br><br>Our customers’ peace of mind is of the utmost<br>importance to us, so we've increased security patrols<br>on the premises."
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| Black Belt Weekly (Vol. 48)
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Osu! The Fighting Fists and Feet is a new karate<br>dojo now open for business!<br><br>Beginners welcome to join!<br>Pokémon welcome to attend!<br>Everyone who signs up this month will receive a<br>free karate gi as part of our welcome giveaway!<br>Punch like Hitmonchan!<br>Kick like Hitmonlee!<br><br>To join, just call the number below and..."
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| Career Monthly (Vol. 111)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We're back again with even more info about dream<br>jobs working with Pokémon! This month, we talked<br>with some of the nice ladies who spend their time<br>talking with Trainers and patching up Pokémon at<br>Pokémon Centers!<br><br>Where do they find joy in their jobs? What challenges<br>do they face? What are their favorite Pokémon? Read<br>on to find out all that and more!"
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| Music & Living (September Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The city is still buzzing with talk of last month’s 17th<br>annual Pokémon Music Festival! The plaza in front of<br>the station was filled with performances by people<br>and Pokémon alike. Attendees at this year’s festival<br>enjoyed listening to all manner of music played by<br>a plethora of different Pokemon.<br><br>Tori’s spectacular performance was a huge highlight,<br>and the impassioned Kricketune concerto invited<br>countless standing ovations and calls for an encore."
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 2)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Now let’s go over some of this week's viral videos!<br>This week’s number-one spot goes to...<br>Toxel’s Tiny Tantrum!<br><br>Toxel takes a bite out of a berry behind its Trainer's<br>back...only to find it does NOT like the taste one bit!<br>We can’t get enough of this Toxel tearfully thrashing<br>about with its tiny arms and legs, and we're not alone!<br>Toxel’s adorable tantrum has garnered five million<br>views in just a week, clearly resonating with people<br>all around the world!"
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| PokéQuiz! Question 34
| [[Dream Island]]
| "It has a round belly and loves to eat!<br>The fur on its body hides food underneath!<br>Whatever the meal, big or small—<br>in a single bite, it swallows it all!<br><br>Who’s that Pokémon?<br><br>The answer is...Munchlax!"
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| DELUXE Alola! (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>A new up-and-coming challenger has been attracting<br>a lot of attention at the Battle Royal Dome on<br>Royal Avenue!<br><br>The challenger's name is Gladion. Within a single<br>day of his arrival, he and his Type: Null won a<br>Master Rank match!<br><br>Is there anyone out there who can defeat him?<br>Keep your eyes on the Battle Royal Dome to find out!"
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| Alola! (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>How many of Alola’s tourist attractions do you think<br>you can name?<br><br>In our next issue, we'll provide a comprehensive<br>introduction to Alola, including not only the most<br>popular hot spots but also some hidden gems!"
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| Alola! (January Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Alola!<br>Acerola, captain of Ula’ula Island, has been selected<br>as an Elite Four member for the newly established<br>Alola Pokémon League!<br><br>It seems that Kahuna Nanu was initially nominated for<br>this position, but he turned the job down."
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| Pocket World Weekly #38
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Leather jackets like those once worn by the “bad”<br>kids in town are making a fashion comeback!<br><br>“They're so spiky and cool!”<br>“They give my cute outfits an edge!’<br>These are just a couple of the comments we've heard<br>about the jackets, which are popular among a variety<br>of different demographics, from rebellious teenagers<br>to fashionable, cosmopolitan women."
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| Gym Leader Monthly (June Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Bede!<br><br>Bede, Gym Leader of Ballonlea Stadium, has been<br>busy ever since he inherited the role from Opal,<br>the wizard. What's he been up to, you ask?<br><br>Get a peek behind the scenes of a day in the life<br>of the pink-clad, Fairy-type-using Bede in June’s<br>ultra-elite edition of Gym Leader Monthly!"
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| Bird Pokémon Monthly (Anniv. Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Bird Pokémon are cute!<br>Bird Pokémon are cool!<br>Bird Pokémon are THE BEST!<br><br>Fifty years ago, the first issue of Bird Pokémon<br>Monthly was published in the hopes of sharing these<br>feelings of admiration and appreciation of bird<br>Pokémon with people everywhere. We are honored to<br>celebrate the golden anniversary of this publication,<br>and we’re dedicated to extolling the virtues of these<br>majestic creatures for many more years to come!"
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| Poké TV (July Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This summer, Professor Oak's Pokémon Talk will be<br>airing specially every morning starting at 8 a.m.!<br><br>Children can call in to have their questions answered<br>on air by Professor Oak himself! Please feel free to<br>call in with any questions you have about Pokémon!<br>The number to call is..."
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| Angler Monthly (Special Edition)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "This special edition of Angler Monthly covers last<br>month’s Magikarp Fishing World Championship!<br><br>The winning Magikarp, caught by a woman from<br>Johto, measured a whopping 51.18 inches long!<br><br>Winner's Comment:<br>I've been an avid fisher ever since I was a kid!<br>Over the years, I’ve caught a lot of Magikarp,<br>but this one is definitely the biggest by far!"
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| New Bark Bulletin (February)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "New Bark Town is actively seeking new residents!<br><br>Our town boasts the twin attractions of abundant<br>nature and excellent educational facilities! In fact, a<br>former League Champion came from New Bark Town,<br>where he studied at Professor Elm’s lab and grew up<br>healthy and happy amidst the nearby greenery.<br><br>Come to New Bark Town for a relaxing life in the<br>perfect environment for raising children! If interested,<br>Please visit the following site..."
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| Saffron City Press Release
| [[Dream Island]]
| "We are thrilled to announce that the Magnet Train<br>anniversary ceremony on the 8th of next month will<br>include a special appearance by the current Kanto<br>League Champion!<br><br>Three lucky children will be selected by lottery to<br>have a special exhibition battle with the Champion.<br>We look forward to your enthusiastic participation!"
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| Poké Week (Issue 122)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After decades of requesting interviews with a certain<br>legendary Trainer and former Champion of the Kanto<br>region, we finally managed get an exclusive meeting!<br><br>The photo he wordlessly showed us was a familiar and<br>memorable sight: himself as a smiling young boy,<br>surrounded by his Pokémon.<br><br>(To the editing department: FYI, this reporter is<br>personally a huge fan of the former Champion and<br>could not stop crying after the interview.)"
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| Gym Leader Monthly (March Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Gym Leader Spotlight: Blue!<br><br>Blue’s accomplishments are many, and you can’t even<br>begin to talk about the Viridian City Gym without<br>mentioning his name! This edition of Gym Leader<br>Monthly looks at how he managed to change a former<br>Team Rocket hideout into a wildly popular Gym.<br><br>Find out all you’ve ever wanted to know about<br>Kanto’s former Pokémon League Champion!<br>Who could he have possibly considered a rival?!"
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| Island Monthly (May Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Sevii Islands, located in the southern part of the<br>Kanto region, are a popular vacation spot due to<br>their temperate climate.<br><br>We interviewed a girl visiting from Pallet Town who<br>had the following to say with a big smile on her face.<br>“I heard that there are a lot of rare Pokémon to see<br><br>here, so I'm really excited!”"
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| Pocket World Weekly #18
| [[Dream Island]]
| "The Rage Candy Bars of Mahogany Town are<br>attracting worldwide attention!<br><br>The trend started when a certain influencer went viral<br>with the phrase “Rage Candy Bars are terrifying!”<br>Seeing an opportunity to refresh the supposedly<br>old-fashioned treat’s image, a shop manager hired a<br>famous Johto region Trainer to film a commercial.<br>This commercial is now hugely popular among young<br>people, and Rage Candy Bars are flying off the<br>shelves faster than a fleeing Pidgey."
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| Pokémon Breeder Monthly #37
| [[Dream Island]]
| "For our subscribers only!<br>Twenty lucky lottery winners will win two tickets each<br>to the Johto region!<br><br>The main stop on this trip will be the famous<br>Day Care on Route 34! We'll chat with the couple<br>that works there about everything from their<br>work-life balance—how do they handle both their jobs<br>and their family life with their beloved grandchild?-—<br>to their philosophy as Day Care staff!"
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| Information Wanted
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Wanted: Information on a Red-Haired Boy<br><br>A highly important Pokémon was recently stolen from<br>New Bark Town’s Elm Pokémon Lab. Authorities are<br>looking for any information on a red-haired boy in his<br>early teens.<br><br>Witnesses claim that the boy, wearing dark clothing,<br>broke into the lab through a window and fled with<br>the Pokémon. Anyone with information on this young<br>boy is urged to contact Elm Pokémon Lab."
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| Archeology Magazine #12
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Kerry's Ruin Exploration Column<br>Today, I'll be exploring the Ruins of Alph in the<br>Johto region!<br><br>These ruins are said to be over 1,500 years old!<br>The writing on the walls inside have long since been<br>deciphered, but I still can’t help but feel a sense of<br>awe before this magnificent ancient structure.<br>I ran into another lady traveling alone while exploring<br>the ruins—she said she was on a journey to visit all<br>the Gyms of Johto! I wish her the best of luck!"
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| Comfy Living (Vol. 36)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Are you ACTUALLY sleeping well?<br>Good sleep can help you stay healthy and energetic!<br>This issue will focus on tips to improve sleep.<br>Table of Contents<br>Page 04 - Sleeping Like Snorlax<br>- Sleeping position: Is stretching out the way to go?<br>- Poké Flute? Music? Finding the best alarm for you!<br>Page 12 - The Secret of Mareep-Wool Pillows<br>Page 16 - Delightful Vulpix-Shaped Bed Warmer<br>Page 20 - Leafeon Aroma for Relaxation<br>Page 24 - Jigglypuff’s Song—Ultimate Insomnia Cure?"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I've decided to give this social media thing a whirl.<br>Today's my first go at it!<br><br>Why? To bring in new recruits for our organization!<br><br>We may not be the heroes of the story as far as most<br>people out there are concerned. To be completely<br>honest, we're kinda the villains!<br><br>But if you forget about all the rules and common<br>sense and stuff, we live how we wanna live...<br>and I think that makes us a pretty fun organization!<br><br>Since we don’t have the best reputation, I can’t really<br>give out our name...<br><br>But it’s kinda hard to talk about ii without a name, so<br>uh...let’s go with Team R! Got it?<br><br>So anyway, give me a yell if you're interested in being<br>a member of Team R!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Team R is building a top-secret warehouse!<br><br>I went to help out a bit today and got covered in<br>sand. It kinda sucked!<br><br>A bunch of smart-looking people were there too, like<br>scientists and engineers and all that. It kinda freaked<br>me out.<br><br>But it’s pretty cool that our boss has so many different<br>people on call like that!<br><br>Team R was actually really infamous in Kanto back in<br>the day, but our boss at the time disbanded the whole<br>organization. Our new boss restarted things, and now<br>we're back!<br><br>I really respect our current boss! We're all baddies<br>and villains, but he totally gets us!<br><br>I'm gonna be his loyal underling forever!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "One good thing and one bad thing happened to<br>me today.<br><br>The good thing was that I got assigned to a special<br>mission by the boss!<br><br>Our boss really knows how to pick people for special<br>missions. If I can do well on this, I'll climb the ranks to<br>exec in no time! Maybe!<br><br>The bad thing is that the mission itself...<br>seems really hard and kinda annoying!<br><br>He wants me to gather all kinds of things. In a time<br>like this?! Food, furniture, uhhh...what else? Anyway,<br>just LOTS of stuff.<br><br>I'm just a little grunt and don’t have any underlings of<br>my own, so it’s a big ask!<br><br>I'm just trying to figure out the absolute easiest,<br>low-energy way to complete this mission!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Let me tell you all about what happened while I was<br>looking for Leppa Berries to try and complete this<br>mission for the boss.<br><br>There's been a bunch of extreme weather or whatever<br>recently that’s killing off all the trees, but I FINALLY<br>found a tree that still had berries on it!<br><br>But as soon as I started shaking the tree to get the<br>berries off, some super serious-looking lady came<br>up and started yelling at me!<br><br>She was like, “Those are NOT for you! They're for<br>Pokémon! There are already FAR too few berries!”<br><br>Blah blah blah. She was so annoying! But something<br>else she said was actually kinda interesting...<br><br>Apparently she’s making an app or something to get<br>a bunch of people to work together and create a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon to live in.<br><br>Basically, if you do good stuff for the environment...<br>the app will reward you with cool prizes!<br><br>In other words, she’s gonna bribe people to work for<br>her by promising ‘em cool stuff. Not a bad idea!<br><br>And that gave ME a GREAT idea!<br><br>I bet I could complete that mission the boss gave me<br>by doing kind of the same thing!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "So I went ahead and got some prizes ready.<br><br>I went with Gym Badges! People are crazy about those<br>things, y'know? These are fake ones, though!<br><br>Now I just gotta get some nice little Pokémon Trainers<br>to come work for free!<br><br>But that’s got me kinda stumped. All the Trainers I try<br>to talk to in town just look at me like I’m suspicious<br>and ignore everything I say.<br><br>I dunno if my handiwork was no good or if I just have<br>a face that only a mother could trust, but I gotta say<br>that this whole thing’s got me feeling kinda down.<br><br>I even had to report to the boss and tell him that the<br>mission wasn’t going well. I just didn’t have a choice.<br><br>But the boss didn’t get mad! He just gave me a pep<br>talk and even let me in on some ultra-top-secret intel<br>about our warehouse!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The Secret of Team R’s Warehouse!!!<br><br>Of course I can’t spill all the beans...but I can spill<br>some of ‘em!<br><br>You've probably heard the rumors about having all<br>the humans evacuate into outer space. Well! Our boss<br>tells me that the rumors are true!<br><br>But apparently they don’t want Team R doing bad<br>stuff in outer space, so they’re gonna split us up...<br>and send us all to different areas! Not cool, people.<br>I can’t be the only one who thinks that’s not cool!<br><br>But our boss has us covered.<br><br>Turns out that warehouse is ACTUALLY Team R’s<br>secret weapon for getting us into outer space<br>together! I cried happy tears! Our boss rules!<br><br>How are we gonna get to outer space on our own,<br>you ask? Well...I can’t tell ya that! Haha!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Hearing about the boss’s dream of keeping Team R<br>together even in outer space really got me motivated.<br>I’m gonna give my mission one more serious go!<br><br>I did a little work on the rocke—uh, the warehouse—<br>to trick people walking by into wanting to help out<br>with my mission.<br><br>It was a LOT of work, but I just had to keep in mind<br>that I was working hard in the moment so I could take<br>it easy later! Not a bad way to do things, I think!<br><br>The engineers all looked kinda annoyed with me,<br>but they did lend me a hand.<br><br>Now all I gotta do is wait for some goody-goody<br>to come along and do my mission for me!<br><br>I'm gonna go ahead and report to the boss what<br>I've accomplished. I bet he’ll be so proud!"
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| Team R Grunt's journal #8
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Account suspended due to policy violations.<br><br>The owner of this account was found to belong to the<br>criminal organization calling themselves “Team R,”<br>which has been causing trouble across the region.<br><br>The entire organization, including its boss, has been<br>apprehended by the International Police. We hope<br>that this news will allow our users to continue using<br>our platform with peace of mind."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "The damage caused by recent meteorological<br>anomalies is immense and dreadful.<br><br>The news is continuously reporting on all manner<br>of disasters affecting regions all over the world.<br>There's even speculation that global food and energy<br>resources may become insufficient if this continues.<br><br>At university, I researched methods for creating<br>comfortable environments for Pokémon and humans.<br>There must be something I can do in this crisis...<br><br>I have decided to do whatever I can—no matter<br>how small. Therefore, I have begun creating homes<br>for Pokémon who lost theirs due to natural disasters.<br><br>I don’t know how much this is helping the world at<br>large, but the Pokémon, at least, seem to be grateful<br>for the work I’m doing.<br><br>I hope to continue my efforts until the meteorological<br>anomalies calm down."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #2
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Like-minded individuals have been slowly joining my<br>cause as I continue to create homes for Pokémon.<br><br>I greatly appreciate the support those individuals<br>provide, but we have all begun to grow tired as the<br>meteorological anomalies and resulting natural<br>disasters continue to worsen.<br><br>We need more time, and we need more help.<br><br>I have recently begun hearing rumors that there<br>are plans to temporarily evacuate all of humanity<br>into space.<br><br>If these rumors are true, does that mean that all of<br>our efforts have been in vain?<br><br>My collaborators seem anxious as well. Perhaps they<br>are of the same mind as I..."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I had a truly surprising experience today.<br><br>Someone from an influential foundation in another<br>region visited us and offered to back our efforts here.<br><br>This foundation is dedicated to Pokémon care and<br>conservation, and they have promised to provide us<br>with everything we need. I cannot think of a more<br>perfect collaborator to join our cause.<br><br>With their support, I may finally be able to...<br>realize the dream I’ve had for ages.<br><br>My dream: to foster a society in which the majority<br>of people—not only my team—are interested and<br>invested in creating comfortable environments for<br>Pokémon and humans to live in.<br><br>That goal always seemed far too lofty and out of<br>teach, but I believe it has now entered the realm of<br>possibility with the strong support the foundation has<br>promised us."
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| Poké Life Dev Diary #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "We have developed an app that will allow all<br>members of our society to participate in creating a<br>comfortable environment for Pokémon and humans.<br><br>The budget and staff required to accomplish this feat<br>were provided by the foundation, and the app can be<br>accessed by anyone via Pokémon Center PC.<br><br>Participants can start with easy tasks, such as watering<br>dry ground or planting the seeds of various plants—<br>anything that will please nearby Pokémon. The app<br>will reward the participant with virtual “coins,” which<br>can in turn be exchanged for a variety of prizes.<br><br>This was my first time developing an app, and it was<br>quite the challenge. However, with the help of many<br>talented collaborators, we finally succeeded.<br><br>The name of the app is Poké Life."
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| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Poké Life Dev Diary #5
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "In a most unfortunate turn of events, Poké Life never<br>received a chance to be put to use.<br><br>The drastic deterioration of the global environment<br>continues, and the plan to evacuate all of humanity<br>into space has finally been put into action.<br><br>Efforts have begun to gather as many Pokémon as<br>Possible from all over the world and send them into<br>the Pokémon Center system for safekeeping.<br><br>I was unable to make my dream a reality, but there is<br>at least one silver lining in all of this.<br><br>Even after we humans leave this planet, the Pokémon<br>Center system will remain active in order to keep all<br>of the Pokémon inside safe.<br><br>The system will also keep a record of environmental<br>data around each Pokémon Center. The framework<br>we developed for Poké Life will be used for this.<br><br>The recorded data will be analyzed by research teams<br>set to return from space at regular intervals.<br><br>They say this is how we will determine when it’s safe<br>for all of humanity to return to the planet together.<br><br>My time here is short. I must soon go to space myself.<br><br>My new dream will be of the day when humans and<br>Pokémon can once again live together on this planet."
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|}

==Notes==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Improving Your Quality of Life
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "* Maintain a comfortable level of brightness and<br>temperature in your house.<br><br>* Don’t hold back when you want something—<br>decorate your home with your favorite furniture!<br><br>* Choose a place to live where it’s easy to take walks.<br>You can clear paths near your home!<br><br>Keep these points in mind, and you'll be loving<br>your lifestyle!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| How to Open a Shop
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "1. Place a register where you wish to do business and<br>power it with electricity.<br>2. Prepare a table to place your wares on.<br>3. Recruit staff for the store."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Tomorrow's meals
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "HAMBURGER STEAK<br>- Beans<br>- Tomato or potato (if cheap)<br><br>CARROT BREAD<br>- Use up carrots (we have so many)<br>- Make in advance<br><br>NOTE: Don’t use the mushrooms. Those are for next<br>week's soup."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Observation notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The unknown ore discovered in my hometown’s<br>bedrock possesses the positive qualities of multiple<br>existing ores. Perhaps it’s not a single type of ore,<br>but rather a mix of more than one?<br><br>It would be a challenge to perform sufficient<br>experimentation with just the sample I managed to<br>bring here, but I sense some great potential..."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Shopping list
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Cucumber<br>Tofu (3 packs)<br>Vinegar<br>Slowpoke Tail<br>Berry juice<br>Toilet paper<br>Toothbrush"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Schedule Management Notes
| [[Dream Island]]
| "9:00 a.m. on the 8th: Area 1<br>2:00 p.m. on the 9th: Area 2<br>9:00 a.m. on the 10th: Area 3<br>2:00 p.m. on the 10th: Area 4<br><br>Note: Request submitted for Nakano’s compartment<br>in Area 2 to be switched from 9:00 a.m. on the 10th."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "I just got back from depositing my partner Pokémon<br>in the PC at the Pokémon Center.<br><br>We spent every day together. Being separated like<br>this is so hard. But I know we'll meet again someday.<br>I'm sure of it.<br><br>I'll need to evacuate with the others pretty soon, but<br>first I'm planning to go take one last look at all the<br>cities my partner and I visited together.<br><br>It’s hard to explain why, but I feel the need to do this."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #2
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "I remember this being a bright, bustling port city<br>way back when I visited with my partner.<br><br>Now there are always dark clouds looming over the<br>city. Not a single sunbeam slips through. Looks like<br>most of the people who lived here have gone, too.<br><br>The last time we were here, whenever we went near<br>the water, <player> got so nervous...<br><br>Maybe because it can’t swim?<br><br>I tried getting it to transform into a Water type,<br>but despite its best efforts, we had little success.<br>I guess it’s not so easy.<br><br>After giving it a lot of encouragement, I was shocked<br>when it suddenly transformed into ME!<br><br>It copied every detail of my clothes, my haircut...<br>Only its face still looked like Ditto. Unfortunately,<br>transforming into me didn’t really help with the whole<br>“not being able to swim” issue..."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #3
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A long time ago, this city was packed with people<br>working in the nearby mines. Apparently, it was a<br>pretty lively place.<br><br>At least, that’s what I heard from the chef at the little<br>restaurant I visited with <player>.<br><br>There’s no sign of that restaurant anymore. But I<br>guess it’s not surprising, given those vicious volcanic<br>eruptions. Who could live in a place like this now?<br><br>The food we had at that restaurant was incredibly<br>delicious. The whole time the chef was cooking,<br><player> was watching intently.<br><br>It’s always been so full of curiosity. I've noticed it<br>seems particularly interested in the things humans do.<br><br>I wish we could have traveled together more. There<br>are so many things I wanted to show it."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Someone's journal #4
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "This city was a dazzling metropolis the last time I<br>came here with <player>.<br><br>Now it’s barely recognizable.<br><br>Apparently, the ground in this area has been rising up<br>so quickly that it’s caused many of the buildings to<br>collapse and the roads to crack.<br><br>Some scientists believe that if things continue at this<br>pace, in a matter of centuries this area will be...<br>..as high as a mountain, in terms of elevation. It looks<br>like most of the people who once lived here have<br>evacuated already.<br><br>I suppose I should go, too. It breaks my heart to leave<br><player> behind, but it’s not forever.<br><br>No matter what, I'll come back someday. And then<br><player> and I will travel the world!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Grunt's journal (brainstorming)
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Assuming someone actually DOES complete my<br>mission for me by getting food and furniture and all<br>that stockpiled up...<br><br>What should I do if they actually want to join<br>our organization?<br><br>I dunno if any super serious do-gooders would want<br>to join Team R, but if they DO ask to join I guess we<br>could let ‘em. Might not be so bad.<br><br>I bet everybody'd be real surprised if they found out<br>Team R built a rocket to evacuate into outer space all<br>by ourselves.<br><br>We even have more than enough fuel to make it back<br>to the planet easily after the environment's calmed<br>down a bit. The boss’s plan is absolutely perfect!<br><br>The boss says that the scale of the plan to get all<br>humans into outer space at once is just too large.<br><br>He said that if anything goes seriously wrong, the<br>others might not have enough fuel to get back!<br><br>Maybe we could share some of our extra fuel with<br>them if that happens. Then maybe people’d think<br>“Oh, Team R is actually so nice”, and we'd get more<br>people wanting to join up.<br><br>Either way, I bet we can make a bunch of money from<br>it all when the time comes!"
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|}

==Letters==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Dear Elena
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "Look at my little Minnie and Cici! This is the best<br>shot I’ve ever taken of them!<br><br>I’ve been thinking about them lately, day and night.<br>What do you suppose they’re up to? I just keep<br>staring at this photo.<br><br>You told me about your partner before, right, Elena?<br>Wasn't it named Mora or something? I bet it was cute,<br>just like its Trainer. Wish I could’ve seen it."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To my fishing fanatic big bro
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "How are you doing?<br>I’ve been having a fun day fishing—as always!<br><br>By the way, have Pokémon started changing where<br>they live? Recently I’ve fished up Pokémon that I used<br>to only see in different regions. Maybe you'll catch<br>something rare where you are, too!<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Little Bro"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To my fishing fanatic little bro
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "Thanks for the letter!<br><br>These days, I’ve been fishing up a huge haul of<br>Horsea. There are just so many to catch—I’m having<br>an absolute blast!<br><br>I'll visit you sometime soon, so let's go fishing<br>together then.<br><br>Love,<br>Your Fishing Fanatic Big Bro"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Post from July 30, 6:00 p.m.
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "White sand and the blue ocean... Endless rays of sun<br>and the cool shade of a palm tree... Just relaxing on<br>my own at the beach is my favorite thing to do lately!<br>But I do kinda feel like I’m being watched...<br>Nah, it’s probably just my imagination!<br><br>Anyway, I can’t recommend this place enough.<br>You should all check it out sometime! Catch my<br>next post for more details!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| You've Been Selected!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Thank you for entering our recent drawing for the<br>EZ Kitchenware Set!<br><br>We are excited to inform you that your name was<br>selected! Please find your kitchenware set enclosed.<br>Happy cooking!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| To Harry
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "Look at this cute photo of Rio! I took it when Growly<br>(who just moved in next door) came over to play.<br><br>Doesn't she look happy?! Lately, she’s been spending<br>every free minute playing with Growly. At this rate,<br>she'll probably forget all about you!<br><br>Just kidding! But if you’ re worried about that, maybe<br>you should finally visit next summer break!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Heya, Kaz!
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "This is Mora! Adorable, right? I’m not sure this photo<br>does her justice, though. Just look at how gorgeous<br>she is, and those eyes suck you right in... She’s so<br>cute! Don’t you think so too, Kaz?<br><br>I also look at this photo when I’m lonely. I hope this<br>picture of Mora cheers you up, Kaz, even if it’s only a<br>little bit!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Dear Douglas
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "The price of vegetables has really gone up here in<br>Viridian City since there’s been so little rain this year.<br>Are things OK where you are, Douglas? I hope all<br>that electricity in your city is making life a little easier<br>over there.<br><br>Anyway, if you ever need help, just let me know<br>and I'll send you some vegetables.<br><br>Love,<br>Mom"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| I wanna go swimming!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "You know how much I love swimming—it’s basically<br>my whole personality. So not being able to swim? It’s<br>the worst! I NEED to get back out in the water. I’m<br>sure you feel the same way, Maggie.<br><br>Ugh, I'm so tired of living like this... How long until<br>we can go swimming again, do you think?<br><br>Love, Rory"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| R&D Deep Dive (February Issue)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Today we'll be showing you an office where we're<br>smack in the middle of developing new products!<br><br>Here, we're in the thick of designing new plush toys.<br>There are plenty of Pokémon in this room! We want<br>to truly re-create the charm and cuteness of Pokémon,<br>so we spend every day in here observing the real deal!<br>We definitely don’t come here just to admire and<br>adore the Pokémon—this is research!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| I need your advice...
| [[Dream Island]]
| "My daughter's been sobbing every night recently.<br>She keeps saying that she wants to see Marie, and<br>she just cries and cries. I tried giving her a plush toy<br>that looked just like Marie, but she got angry and<br>yelled that it wasn’t the same.<br><br>How are things with your family? I hope you’ re not<br>going through the same thing, but if you happen to<br>have any ideas about what to do, please let me know.<br><br>Love, Minami"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Hi, Dad!
| [[Dream Island]]
| "After I finish my homework today, I’m going to<br>Yuri's place.<br><br>She's gonna show me a Pawmi video, so I might be<br>kinda late getting home!<br><br>Love, Nathalie"
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|}

==Papers==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Shellos report
| [[Withered Wastland]]
| "Shellos changes its color and appearance based on its<br>diet and the environment it lives in.<br><br>We are researching day and night in an attempt to<br>create a heretofore unknown yellow Shellos."
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Project Cancellation Proposal
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "The project originally set to launch next month is<br>moving ahead with preparations, despite its low<br>chance of success.<br><br>We took it upon ourselves to collect data and<br>perform our own calculations. A report on the<br>dangers that came to light from said calculations<br>is included herein.<br><br>With this in mind, we ask that you please seriously<br>consider canceling the project."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Daily Porygon2 notes
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "Companies involved in the space exploration industry<br>are at each other's throat these days. I’m feeling the<br>pain of it myself, as I’ve been put in charge of caring<br>for some Porygon2 meant for planetary exploration.<br>It’s a lot of work!<br><br>Today, one of those three Porygon2 seems unwell.<br>I ordered a patch that sounded effective and applied<br>it, so I hope it will feel better tomorrow."
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| New Plan Proposal (name TBD)
| [[Dream Island]]
| "Our organization is implementing a new plan in the<br>hope of overcoming our past mistakes. See below<br>for details.<br><br>This plan will require the cooperation of our entire<br>organization, not just select departments, so we<br>ask that all members read on and make this their<br>top priority."
|
|}

==Photos==
{| class="roundtable c sortable" style="margin: auto; background-color:#{{pokopia color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{pokopia color}}"
|- style="background-color:#{{pokopia color light}}"
! colspan=2 | Name
! Location
! Description
! Reward
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #1
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
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|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #2
| [[Withered Wasteland]]
| "A cute photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #3
| [[Bleak Beach]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #4
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #5
| [[Rocky Ridges]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #6
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #7
| [[Sparkling Skylands]]
| "A pretty photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Photo #8
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A fun photo of Pokémon!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the [[Paint (Specialty)|Paint]] specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|-
| [[File:None.png|40px]]
| Peculiar pattern
| [[Dream Island]]
| "A photo of patterned furniture. Try showing it to a Pokémon with the Paint specialty!"
|
|}

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:''This article is an overview of the world of Pokémon across media. For other uses, see [[Pokémon world (disambiguation)]].''
{{move|Earth}}
[[File:PokemonWorldAnime.png|thumb|300px|An orbital view of the Pokémon world in {{aniseries|PTS}}, resembling the real world {{wp|Earth}}]]
[[File:Unova world map.png|300px|thumb|A [[BW009|landscape view of the Pokémon world]], [[Unova]] is highlighted by the squared cursor. Note the overt similarities to Europe at the bottom of the picture; the {{wp|Scandinavian Peninsula}} looks practically unchanged.]]

The '''Pokémon world''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンの{{ruby|世界|せかい}}''' ''world of Pokémon''), sometimes referred to as '''Earth''' or '''earth''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|地球|ちきゅう}}''' ''Earth''), is the main setting for the [[Pokémon]] franchise, set in the [[Pokémon universe]].

It bears some striking similarities with the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], certainly deriving inspiration from it, but many factors set it apart as a different place. The world of Pokémon is based on Japanese culture but various other cultures are also added and mixed.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2007/10/index.html Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref>

==Terminology==
The Pokémon world, also known as "earth" or "Earth", is often generically described as simply the "world" (Japanese: {{ruby|世界|せかい}} ''world'')<ref group="lower-alpha">The term "world" is mentioned occasionally in a generic fashion in the [[core series]] games. The following are a few examples: [[Bill]] is said to be "world-famous" as a Pokémaniac, and [[Misty]] is said to be a "world-famous" beauty. The [[S.S. Anne]] is said to cruise the world. It's said that [[Team Rocket]] aims to conquer the world with Pokémon. Once {{ga|Blue}} becomes the [[Champion]], he claims to be "the strongest Trainer in the world".</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">In the [[core series]] games, several [[non-player character]]s are said to have traveled the world. For instance: "Did you know? [[Professor Oak|Prof.Oak]] traveled all over the '''world''' when he was young."'' ({{tc|School Kid}} Chad's [[Pokégear]] call)</ref> or, more colorfully, the "world of Pokémon".

The term "Pokémon world" has been used a few times in the [[core series]] games, such as with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}, on a sign at {{to|One Island}} in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}},<ref group="lower-alpha">"''Expanding the '''Pokémon World'''! Pokémon Net Center''"</ref> as well as in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}<ref group="lower-alpha">''"See for yourself the regal beauty of {{p|Diancie}}, [...] the Royal Pink Princess of the '''Pokémon world'''!''" ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref> and {{LGPE}}.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"I’m so happy that you’re playing a lot in the '''Pokémon world'''!''" (game director, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]])</ref> In {{aniseries|PTS}}, there is an opening song titled {{OBP|Pokémon World|song}}, which includes the lyrics ''"We all live in a '''Pokémon world'''"''. The term has also been used on some official game sites,<ref>"[https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/trainersguide/fundamentals/sinnoh/ Trainers Guide]." Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | Official Website.</ref><ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/quaxly-mystery-gift/ Add Dot's Quaxly to Your Team!]." ([https://web.archive.org/web/20241220200113/https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/quaxly-mystery-gift/ archive]) Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | Official Website. </ref> is frequently used in official press releases,<ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/New-Episodes-of-Pokemon-Journeys-The-Series-Now-Available New Episodes of ‘Pokémon Journeys: The Series’ Now Available]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. March 5, 2021.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/POKEMON-LEGENDS-ARCEUS-NOW-AVAILABLE POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS NOW AVAILABLE]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. January 28, 2022.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/The-Hidden-Treasure-of-Area-Zero-Part-2-The-Indigo-Disk-DLC-for-Pokemo The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Is Available Now]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. December 14, 2023.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-to-Return-in-February-2025-for-Second-Seas ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Return in February 2025 for Second Season on Netflix in the U.S.]" ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. November 20, 2024.</ref> and is used on the [[Pokémon Parents]] Animation page.<ref>[https://parents.pokemon.com/en-us/animation/ Pokémon Parents Official Website | Pokémon Animation].</ref>

The Pokémon world is more commonly referred to as "earth" in the core series, occasionally capitalized as "Earth".<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, this dialogue contains the first use of "Earth" starting with a capital letter in the core series. ''"Such a small world it is, eh? Eh? Wait, this is a miniature? The real '''Earth''' is millions of times bigger than this? Whoaaaaaaa!"'' (said by a non-player character in the [[Goldenrod City]] [[Global Terminal]])</ref> {{game|Crystal}} was the first game to refer to "earth" in the English localization, though these references are absent in the original Japanese.<ref group="lower-alpha">{{p|Entei}}'s English [[Pokédex entry]] mentions the earth. ''"This brawny Pokémon courses around the '''earth''' [...]"'' (Japanese: だいちをかけめぐるたくましいポケモン ''this brawny Pokémon runs over the land'') The term "on earth" is also said by an [[non-player character|NPC]] referring to the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}: ''"What on '''earth''' do they do here?"''.</ref> From {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} onwards, there are several references to "earth" in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref group="lower-alpha">''"{{p|Hoothoot}} has an internal organ that senses and tracks the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s rotation. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Ruby and Sapphire) ''"{{p|Steelix}} lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig towards the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s core. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Ruby and Sapphire) ''"{{p|Beldum}} keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s natural magnetism. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Sapphire) ''"The metal composing <nowiki>[</nowiki>{{p|Registeel}}'s<nowiki>]</nowiki> body is thought to be a curious substance that is not of this '''earth'''."'' (entry introduced in Sapphire) ''"{{p|Rayquaza}} lived for hundreds of millions of years in the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s ozone layer, never descending to the ground."'' (entry introduced in Ruby) ''"An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become <nowiki>[</nowiki>{{p|Deoxys}}<nowiki>]</nowiki>."'' (entry introduced in Diamond and Pearl)</ref> In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the {{m|Seismic Toss}} [[Move Tutor]] mentions: ''"The secrets of space... The mysteries of '''earth'''..."'' In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, "earth" is mentioned by the character who gives the [[Comet Shard]] in the [[Hokulani Observatory]].<ref group="lower-alpha">''"It’s a fragment that fell to '''earth''' when a comet passed by our planet!"''</ref> In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the expressions ''"'''Earth''' to [[Rachel]]!"'' and ''"'''Earth''' to [[Valerie]]!"'' are used at different points, but these phrases make no reference to the planet Earth in the Japanese version. The Pokémon world is also specifically referred to as "Earth" in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' and in the ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'' novels. In contrast, {{g|GO}} uses "Earth" to refer to the planet on which it is set as opposed to the usual Pokémon world.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet '''Earth'''! Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world."'' ([[Pokémon GO#Blurb|blurb]] of {{g|GO}}) ''"'''Earth''' is where I shall unleash my evil schemes next!"'' ({{GO|Giovanni}} of [[Team GO Rocket]])</ref>

The core series also uses the term "world of Pokémon".<ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}: ''"I know everything about the '''world of Pokémon''' in your [[Game Boy]]!"'' (developer in [[Celadon City]]) ''"You can't be a coward in the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' (a {{tc|PI|Gambler}})</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}: ''"The '''world of Pokémon''' is deep. I honestly think that no amount of training would ever be enough."'' ([[Norman]]) ''"I'm fabulously wealthy, but I can't seem to win at Pokémon... It's so deep, the '''world of Pokémon'''..."'' ({{tc|Rich Boy}} Winston) ''"Like the vast blue sea, the '''world of Pokémon''' spans depths beyond belief."'' ({{tc|Swimmer}} Katie)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}: ''"You become the main character to explore the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' ([[Help System]]) ''"You understand, don't you? That power alone isn't enough to win in the '''world of Pokémon'''?"'' ({{tc|Psychic}} Tyron)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">An example from {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: ''"Ah, you have a [[Pokétch]]? You will find it indispensable. Science will become increasingly necessary in the '''world of Pokémon'''."''</ref> The line ''"Welcome to the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' is typically included in the opening sequence of the games.<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, "World" exceptionally starts with a capital letter in this introduction: ''"Welcome to the '''World of Pokémon'''!"''</ref>

Notably, [[Junichi Masuda]] stated in a 2012 interview:
<blockquote>We actually don't think of the world of Pokémon as Earth. If we were to do that, we would kind of be limited by what we could do. By thinking about how physical objects work on Earth and how various elements work on Earth, we would kind of be limited to that if we thought of it as Earth. We think of it as a place that is really similar to Earth but is a different planet of its own with people in it who may be similar to people on Earth, but they have different values so they care about different things. It's the type of place, the '''Pokémon world''', where problems we face on Earth just wouldn't happen. There wouldn't be global warming, water shortages, or anything like that. It's a world where the people in it really want to work together with each other. Their value system is such where they would prefer to work together and eliminate these problems rather than feud."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127174918/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/11/23/pok-233-mon-39-s-burning-questions.aspx Game Informer: Pokémon's Burning Questions] (archive)</ref></blockquote>

==In the core series games==
===History===
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It is said in many [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh legends]] that the universe, Pokémon world included, was created by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, {{p|Arceus}}. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} came into being, which then hatched into Arceus. Arceus creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} and gives Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space. Giratina is banished into [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its behavior. Then, during very early formation of the world, possibly sooner, Arceus creates {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion, respectively, attributes that are in all modern [[human]]s and Pokémon. After the formation of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], they dive to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], respectively, dubbing the term "the [[lake guardians]]." Also in these early times, {{p|Mew}} appeared on the planet, containing the DNA of every Pokémon. There are many scientists who believe that Mew was the ancestor of all Pokémon.<ref group="lower-alpha">Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. ''Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Pokédex entry''</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon. ''Pokémon Black and White Pokédex entry''</ref>
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|left|thumb|220px|{{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s great battle]]
The next to come into being during the primal age are [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. It has been speculated that Primal Groudon was formed deep inside the earth from magma and Primal Kyogre was formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, while Rayquaza was formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Another theory exists that the three already existed before the oceans, lands, and ozone layer did, and rather proceeded to create these components of the planet themselves. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at the [[Sky Pillar]]. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre proceed to create landmass and fill the sea, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre also fought for the entry of nature that was overflowing at the time. These endless clashes continued until Mega Rayquaza quells it, causing Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to retreat to special caverns, where they rest, losing their Primal forms sometime after they went to sleep. The Red and Blue Orbs are created to prevent the reawakening of Groudon and Kyogre, and to trigger the Primal Reversion when either Groudon and Kyogre are awakened by the representing orbs. The Red and Blue Orbs are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping.

At this time, Mew may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Landmasses such as [[Mount Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming various [[region]]s. The [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] is created around Mount Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in lava. Arceus creates the Adamant, Lustrous and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep.

2,000,000 years before the modern age, seismic shifts underneath the [[Paldea]] region would create [[Area Zero Underdepths]], a layer of [[Area Zero]]. These seismic shifts had caused the Pokémon {{p|Terapagos}} to go nearly extinct, with the remaining few going into hibernation, creating the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and the locations held within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. The crater itself is stated to be over one million years old.

Many years after, the prehistoric era begins and the first prehistoric Pokémon come into being. Scientists have proven that prehistoric Pokémon roamed the land, as [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains have been found to contain the DNA of Pokémon. It is possible that the Mew population on the planet may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species. Evolution has come, separating humans from Pokémon, to create the first humans.

During the Stone, Ice, and Iron Ages, the [[legendary giants]] are created, and used as keys to seal away {{p|Regigigas}} in the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}} are hidden in caves and ruins around the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], while {{p|Regidrago}} and {{p|Regieleki}} were placed in the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] in [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]].

20,000 years before the modern day, a meteorite crashes into the planet. Thousands of years later, {{p|Eternatus}} emerges from it, bringing about the cataclysmic event known as the [[Darkest Day]] and introducing the world to the concept of [[Dynamax]]ing. The [[legendary heroes]] {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, accompanied by [[First kings of Galar|twin human brothers]], rise up and defeat Eternatus, causing it to fall into an inactive state. Pieces of Eternatus, known as [[Wishing Star]]s, scatter around the land. In modern times, the power of Wishing Stars is harnessed through [[Dynamax Band]]s, allowing humans to control the phenomenon.

[[File:Brass Tower HGSS.png|thumb|[[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] after the fire, 150 years later.]]
1,500 years before modern times, the earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection. At this point, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutated and became weaker.

In recent history, 700 years before modern times, the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] were constructed. These two nine-tier towers were built opposite each other in [[Ecruteak City]]. The towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people. The view from the top of the towers was said to be "magnificent". In the west was Brass Tower, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and in the east was the Bell Tower, where Pokémon were said to rest. At the time, {{p|Lugia|an immense silver-colored Pokémon}}, was said to make its roost atop the Brass Tower, while its counterpart, the glorious rainbow-colored {{p|Ho-Oh}} was said to rest at the Bell Tower. However, around 150 years before the games, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for 3 days. Lugia and Ho-Oh escaped to the skies unharmed. A sudden downpour put an end to the blaze. In-game lore states that three Pokémon died in the fire, but Ho-Oh was able to revive them as the [[Legendary beasts]], {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. Legends and folklore state that Raikou symbolizes the lightning bolt that struck the tower, Entei symbolizes the flames that raged for three days, and Suicune symbolizes the sudden downpour that extinguished the flames. Around this time, the first [[Pokémon League]] competitions started to take place. In the 1990s, a Pokémon was created by scientific engineering for the first time, called {{p|Porygon}}.

[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|thumb|left|230px|{{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} on the [[Spear Pillar]].]]
In contemporary history, some years prior to the date, {{p|Mewtwo}} is cloned from {{p|Mew}}, and later escapes and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}. Soon after, an erupting volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes the destruction of many areas on the island. Around this time, the [[Team Rocket]] syndicate, under the leadership of [[Giovanni]], spreads its control over various areas of the [[Kanto]] region until {{ga|Red}} defeats Giovanni, prompting him to disband the organization and pursue a life of training. Despite this, Team Rocket operations continue for a little while longer on the [[Sevii Islands]] and in the [[Johto]] region. Sometime around the end of Team Rocket's operations, Red climbs and waits at the summit of [[Mt. Silver]]. Along with that, the leaders of [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]] reawaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} and they continue their great battle, only to be stopped again by {{p|Rayquaza}}. Groudon and Kyogre retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.

In modern history, the [[Sinnoh]] region has become unusually colder, due to the strange circumstances occurring across the region. The [[Pokémon of myth|Legendary trio of Sinnoh]] are also awoken by a villainous team; [[Team Galactic]] uses a [[Red Chain]] forged from the [[lake guardians]] to summon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Their efforts are halted due to interference from the {{player}}. At this time, a rip in time-space has occurred, opening a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. Giratina escapes into its dimension along with [[Cyrus]], the Team Galactic leader. The entrance to the Distortion World closes, returning the Sinnoh region back to normal.

Some years after this, [[Team Plasma]] attempts to free Pokémon from human capture, but for selfish reasons. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} are awoken due to Team Plasma and the player. The player, siding with one of the two dragons, battles against [[N]] to test if N's convictions are correct. After this, the player defeats [[Ghetsis]], and N leaves to a distant land with his dragon, while the player keeps theirs. Two years later, Team Plasma returns, but with the intention to take over Unova. {{p|Kyurem}} is captured by Ghetsis, and fused with N's dragon (either Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}) to form Black Kyurem or White Kyurem respectively. The player defeats the new dragon, and Team Plasma is disbanded for good as Ghetsis suffers a mental breakdown and becomes unable to do any more evil deeds as a result.

Concurrently with Team Plasma's return, in [[Kalos]], [[Team Flare]] tries to destroy the world and make a more beautiful one with the help of {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}. The player, along with [[Shauna]] and {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}, save {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}. [[Lysandre]] then uses the last bit of energy the [[ultimate weapon]] has, and ends up destroying both the weapon and the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]]. Lysandre is not seen again.

In the [[Galar]] region, [[Rose]], the president of [[Macro Cosmos]] and the chairman of the [[Galar League|Galar Pokémon League]], foresees the region running out of energy in a thousand years. In his misguided vision to fix this problem, he reawakens Eternatus and brings about the second Darkest Day. The player, along with [[Hop]], stands up against Eternatus in [[Hammerlocke]] and summons Zacian and Zamazenta to defeat the threat once more. Rose subsequently turns himself in and is arrested.

===Culture===
:''See also: [[Human#Culture|Human → Culture]]''
Culturally, the many depictions of the world all reflect a popular fascination with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their interactions with [[human]]s, including {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} them, {{pkmn|training}} them, {{pkmn|battle|battling}} them, {{pkmn|breeding|raising}} them, keeping them as pets, studying them, and utilizing their varied skills. Several [[Sinnoh myths|myths]] discuss the relationship between humans and Pokémon as a very close one, and one folktale even says that there was a time when humans and Pokémon were considered one and the same.

The [[history of the Pokémon world]] diverges from that of the real world, with human-Pokémon interactions shaping it, lacking a major world religion, but having beliefs tied to ancient myths of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], suggesting Pokémon reverence as a potential pseudo-religion, supported by a general kindness and respect toward Pokémon. Additionally, Shinto shrines and crosses have appeared, as well as a Christian-like church in [[Hearthome City]], and there are cultural references to Christianity and Christian-like elements in {{pkmn|animation}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

[[Villainous team|Some individuals]] in the Pokémon world seek to exploit Pokémon for nefarious purposes, driven by either material gain or misguided ideals to help the world. Wars have also occurred, although [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world|firearms and other weapons]] are less frequently used than Pokémon.

The Pokémon world exhibits linguistic diversity, evident through [[Foreign Pokédex entry|foreign Pokédex entries]], {{p|Unown}} markings, and characters like the [[Foreign Pokédex entries#In Generation IV|Meister]], [[Fantina]], and [[Looker]], with regions like Kalos incorporating French, Alola featuring Hawaiian, and Paldea using Spanish words in their language and culture.

===Pokémon===
[[File:World of Pokémon XY.png|thumb|center|500px|The world of Pokémon, as shown in {{g|X and Y}}]]
Pokémon are living creatures that inhabit the Pokémon world, living alongside, and usually helping, humans. Pokémon have been seen within this world as being both supplements and replacements for animals and plants that exist in the real world. Most people respect Pokémon and treat them kindly as equals, yet there exist people who take advantage of them and seek to exploit their abilities for their own gain. Many Pokémon are shown to be sapient, have feelings, and can also understand the human language to some extent. Recreations of natural ecosystems are done with Pokémon. While some Pokémon have abilities that are normal or only slightly distorted from reality, many more Pokémon have completely original abilities and have no counterparts within the real world. Other Pokémon are based on [[Legendary Pokémon|legends that exist in our world]] such as {{p|Ho-Oh}} being based on a {{wp|phoenix}}.

====Evolution====
[[File:Unova first partners evolution artwork.png|thumb|240px|The final Evolutions of the [[Unova first partner Pokémon]]]]
In a [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh myth]], it is said that Pokémon and people were originally the same species. Over time, some of these creatures split apart from the rest and became humans. This theory has been explored many times throughout the Pokémon world, but not proven. {{p|Mew}} is said to be the ancestor of all life: it {{wp|evolution|evolved}} into the other Pokémon. The first human recording was during the Stone Age, millions of years before the modern era. Biological taxonomies of cellular and genetic structure have revealed that Pokémon are all actually a single species of life form and that the individual differences between each creature are actually subspecies.{{fact}} This can also explain why Pokémon can variously interbreed with each other. This explores the myth of evolution in the Pokémon world and makes a reference to evolution of animals and humans in the real world.

In modern times, Pokémon commonly undergo a process called [[Evolution]]. During the course of a Pokémon's development, under certain circumstances specific to that Pokémon's subspecies, it may become a different Pokémon. This change is not merely physical, however, as Pokémon of a higher evolutionary stage have different and usually more powerful [[base stats]] than their predecessors, may have different [[move]]s that can be learned, and sometimes change their [[type]]s, though the primary type is usually preserved. Most Pokémon will undergo this process.

Evolution in Pokémon, for most subspecies, is more akin to {{wp|metamorphosis}} than to actual evolution. The Pokémon whose Evolution is closest to the real-world definition of evolution is {{p|Burmy}}, who takes on a different appearance depending on the environment.

====Reproduction====
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Nearly every Pokémon undergoes some form of reproduction. Fully developed, or Pokémon that passed their [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] can breed with Pokémon of the same [[Egg Group]]. Pokémon that [[Gender unknown|have no genders]] can only breed with {{p|Ditto}}; baby Pokémon, [[Legendary Pokémon]], and [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{Egg|No Eggs Discovered|cannot breed at all}}, with the exception of {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}. Like the majority of real animals, most Pokémon have genders which can sometimes be determined by markings and gender-differences. Usually, a Trainer's Pokémon will breed in a [[Pokémon Day Care]]. It is unknown how a Pokémon reproduces, as no one has seen a Pokémon reproduce. Based on this, it is safe to assume that they only reproduce when left alone.
[[File:SugimoriEggs.png|thumb|180px|left|Eggs of {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Elekid}}]]
All Pokémon that are able to breed lay {{pkmn|Egg}}s. Though nobody has actually seen a Pokémon lay an Egg, they apparently appear by the Pokémon. Pokémon usually lay one Egg at a time, sometimes, in unusual occasions, lay various Eggs at a time. Pokémon Eggs are similar to birds' Eggs, as they have a hard outer shell that protects the growing, undeveloped Pokémon inside. An Egg's shell usually has a pattern reflecting the appearance of the Pokémon inside making each Pokémon Egg unique from one another. Pokémon, like animals, are rather protective of their Eggs. They sometimes nest them, but usually, keep them close to themselves. The growing Pokémon incubates inside its Egg until the time comes for the Pokémon to hatch. The time it takes for a Pokémon to hatch varies from each Pokémon species and the type of Egg. However, placing an Egg into a PC will halt the incubation process.

Some Pokémon species have a [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] when they hatch from their Eggs. Once in their adult stages, these Pokémon are able to reproduce and continue the cycle of reproduction. Most baby Pokémon can only hatch as a baby Pokémon. However, there are some exceptions. Some Pokémon hatch into a more advanced form most of the time, but can also hatch into a baby form when [[incense|conditions]] are right.

====Pokémon as food====
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Some [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] mention {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} eating other Pokémon, such as {{p|Pidgeot}} preying on {{p|Magikarp}}. [[Human]]s are also implied to eat Pokémon, with examples like [[Team Rocket]] selling [[Slowpoke Tail]]s as a delicacy and {{p|Farfetch'd}} being overhunted due to its suitability as a meal. A [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh myth]] even suggests that Pokémon can be reborn if their bones are cleaned and returned to their place of origin.

Additionally, some Pokémon are known to produce food products that can be consumed by either humans or Pokémon.

====Classification====
Pokémon have been enumerated in several different regions by their local [[Pokémon Professor]]s, taking their primary example from [[Professor Oak]], the developer of the first [[Pokédex]]. While Oak's initial development only counted the 151 Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|native to]] the [[Kanto]] region, by collaborating with the other Professors to develop separate [[Regional Pokédex|Pokédex listings]] for each region, the [[National Pokédex]], which counts all Pokémon known, currently catalogs {{numpkmn}} Pokémon.

Pokémon are also classified according to several different [[type]]s, depending on their strengths, weaknesses, and the moves they learn. Each of these types has certain strengths and weaknesses against others, with a total of 18 types identified so far. Pokémon are known to have either one or two types. Pokémon's types can be changed by moves like {{m|Soak}} and {{m|Conversion}}, and through abilities like {{a|Color Change}}.

===Geography and nature===
The Pokémon world looks and acts like the real world in terms of geography. Each have landforms, oceans of water (the [[Oceanic Museum]] has an exhibit claiming over two-thirds of the world is covered by water, the same as Earth), and temperatures to support life—meaning that the Pokémon world is about the same size and same distances from its sun as the real world. Misty even directly refers to the Pokémon world as Earth in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. However, if the Pokémon world is ''not'' Earth, it must be similar, having a similar moon, similar tides, similar climates, and so on.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around the natural environment. A point of interest, unlike the real world, is that people's links with the nature are strong and they never try to affect the natural environment, with the exception of some [[villainous team]]s. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} can affect and shape nature causing unexplainable droughts, storms, and earthquakes that can affect the continental plates.

{{p|Arcanine}}'s [[Pokédex entry]] states that it is considered legendary in China; in [[The Birth of Mewtwo]], [[Jessie]]'s mother [[Miyamoto]] was said to have been lost in an expedition in the Andes; and lab reports in {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} state that {{p|Mew}} was discovered in Guyana, South America. These observations imply some possibility of the Pokémon world being the same as the "real world", only with extra regions.

Before the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|novelizations]] of {{aniseries|PTS}} by [[Takeshi Shudō]]—the chief writer of the {{pkmn|animated series}}—mentioned many real world nations, but none of the future regions the franchise would introduce. At the very least, this may suggest that early on in the franchise, Kanto was conceived as part of the real world. But as the series continued world-building, there are few signs that Shudō's version of the world has been maintained.

====Structure====
[[File:KantoJohtoAreas.png|thumb|left|200px|In-game map from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} showing the connection between Kanto and Johto]]
The Pokémon world is split into several [[region]]s. Typical mainland regions like [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]] are mountainous landmasses with mild climates that resemble continents in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]]. Off these landmasses are often separate, smaller archipelago regions like the [[Orange Islands|Orange]] and [[Decolore Islands]]. Some regions, such as [[Sinnoh]], have very few water-based [[routes]], whereas much travel in other regions, such as [[Hoenn]], is dependent on their many water-based routes. Though there are many similarities between the regions, there are some major differences between them, such as what {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are located there and what legends there are waiting to be uncovered. Visitors from other regions quickly realize that the regions they visit are far from their home, both in the way of the climate change, and in the culture of the people residing there. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] states that Pokémon from around the country, such as Kanto and Hoenn, can be brought to [[Pal Park]] in Sinnoh. Other regions may also be part of this country due to the use of vocabulary such as "national" or "nationwide", particularly in reference to the [[National Pokédex]], but they are all perhaps part of a {{wp|world nation}}. Several small kingdoms have been introduced in {{aniseries|PTS}} as well, most of which keep themselves secluded in remote or difficult to reach areas.

[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|right|175px|Regions in relation to {{wp|Japan}}]]
The geography of the regions is strikingly [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|similar]] to {{wp|Japan}}, but in a much larger scale, as seen in [[M05|the fifth movie]] (the only time when the entire planet is clearly shown).
*[[Generation I]] and [[II]]: The {{wp|Kanto region|Kantō region}} of Japan is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the Pokémon world, it is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of Kanto corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chubu region|Chūbu}}. In Japan, the Kanto region is often contrasted with {{wp|Kansai}}, which is like [[Johto]], to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the combined region of Kansai and western {{wp|Chubu}}.
*[[Generation III]]: [[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū}} and {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}—with the latter highly condensed. [[Orre]] is based on the United States state of {{wp|Arizona}}. [[Fiore]] is likely based on the {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|Japanese prefecture}}s {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}, as well as {{wp|Shodo Island}} of the {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}} prefecture.
*[[Generation IV]]: [[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like [[Hoenn]], rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}}, part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} and {{wp|Kunashir Island}}. Almia appears to be based on the {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}} subprefectures of {{wp|Hokkaido}}. [[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Japan}}.
*[[Generation V]]: [[Unova]] has been said to be based on the island of {{wp|Manhattan}} and the {{wp|New York City Metropolitan Area}}.
*[[Generation VI]]: [[Kalos]] is based on northern {{wp|France}}, with many cultural similarities between the country and the region, such as language, music, and architecture.
*[[Generation VII]]: [[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}}, with similar geography to its real life counterpart.
*[[Generation VIII]]: [[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
*[[Generation IX]]: [[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}.
Regardless, the {{pkmn|games}} have referenced real places on Earth, such as {{wp|South America}}, {{wp|Australia}}, {{wp|China}}, {{wp|Antarctic}}, the {{wp|United States}}, and the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}, while {{aniseries|PTS}} and related media have referenced places such as [[Hollywood]], {{wp|California}}, {{wp|Minnesota}}, {{wp|England}}, and {{wp|Paris}}.
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====Climate====
[[File:Diamond Dust IV.png|thumb|{{DL|Snowpoint City|Diamond dust}} twinkles in [[Snowpoint City]]]]
[[File:BW Prerelease seasons autumn.png|thumb|left|{{season|Autumn}} in the [[Unova]] region]]
Most regions have different climates. Regions and islands like the [[Hoenn]] and the [[Orange Islands]] further south in the Pokémon world have a warmer climate than northerly regions, possibly due to an {{wp|equator}}, much like on Earth. Hoenn's climate is warm, possibly even tropical, and parts of the region are so rainy they are covered in jungles. Meanwhile, the [[Sinnoh]] region is cooler than other regions, and becoming colder due to climate change in the region. It is snowing constantly in the northern area of the region. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} can affect climate and weather.

Weather conditions still apply in the Pokémon world, and as clouds and {{weather|rain}} exist, so must the {{wp|water cycle}}. Many weather conditions that appear on Earth are also in the Pokémon world, such as {{weather|rain}}, {{weather|hail}}storms, {{weather|snow}}, {{weather|fog}}, and {{weather|sandstorm}}s. Given that plants and trees seem to grow in a normal manner, it can be reasonably assumed that the other major cycles, such as the {{wp|carbon cycle}} and the {{wp|nitrogen cycle}}, exist as well.
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====Environment====
[[File:Mt. Coronet.png|thumb|180px|[[Mount Coronet]], the tallest mountain in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]]]
The natural environment in the Pokémon world is very similar to the real Earth's environment. Areas with a high density of trees make up forests, landscapes that receive very little precipitation create deserts, while loose broken-up particles of rock make large coastal beaches attracting people and Pokémon alike. Many regions boast dramatic environments ranging from rainforests to deserts.

The Pokémon world is mainly green and lush, based on factors such as plant structures including trees, shrubs, and grasses. Grass is usually uncontrolled and makes [[tall grass]] patches that form prime habitats for [[wild Pokémon]]. There are also large mountainous areas that tower above low-lying land areas. The largest mountain range is [[Mount Coronet]], which stretches from the top to the bottom of Sinnoh, splitting the whole region in two. Man-made and natural occurrences form [[cave]]s in the mountainsides that are able to be explored or passed through to get to other cities and routes. A variety of other natural phenomena also appear in the Pokémon world, such as volcanic ash falling over certain areas from the activity of nearby volcanic activity.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around its environment and they never try to affect the natural environment. [[Pacifidlog Town]], for example, is built on wooden rafts and logs that float on top of a {{p|Corsola}} colony, while [[Sootopolis City]] is built in the crater of a hollowed, erupted volcano. An ecosystem is formed when all plants, Pokémon and people in an area function together with all of the non-living physical factors of the environment. It is said that Pokémon are more in tune with nature than humans.
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===Population===
Adding up the town- and city-based populations of every core series game yields a minimum population of at least 4,052 people in the Pokémon world. This is most likely nowhere near the true population of the world, due to the sheer abundance of buildings with inaccessible rooms (particularly in [[Castelia City]] and [[Wyndon]]).

The {{pkmn|animated series}} consistently shows towns as much larger and more populous than their in-game counterparts. The Pokémon world's similarity to {{wp|Earth}} may suggest that the canonical population is somewhere in the millions or even billions, since the societal infrastructure and economy shown in the games and animated series would never be able to operate with only a couple thousand of [[human]]s to operate it.

===Physics and technology===
[[File:Gold Silver Ethan Time Capsule.png|thumb|150px|A Time Capsule, used to teleport Pokémon back in time]]
Science and technology in the Pokémon world is more advanced than the real world. Technological advances have evolved the Pokémon world, scientists have created ways to [[Pokémon Storage System|store Pokémon on computers]], [[Global Terminal|send Pokémon around the world]], [[Time Capsule|send Pokémon back in time]], [[Fossil|clone Fossils to create prehistoric Pokémon]], and study parallel [[dimension]]s, yet people's lives in the games are simple and very natural. Scientific achievements such as {{wp|cloning}} and [[Team Rocket's mechas|giant mechas]] mingle with magical elements such as spontaneous [[Evolution]] and [[Time flower|flowers]] that can replay a short time sequence, giving one the sense that the Pokémon world is very different from our own. The state of technology conceivably places the timeframe we see in either the present day, or perhaps in the future, but this is merely speculative. Scientists at the [[Devon Corporation]] and other companies are still working on more advanced and slightly impossible inventions like a Pokémon Dream Projector that makes a visual projection of Pokémon dreams, Pokémon Speaker that allows communication with Pokémon, and a Pokémon Transformator that turns people into Pokémon (which Bill accidentally did when testing his teleporter). {{wp|Antigravity}} machines exist alongside basic means of travel such as [[bicycle]]s and trucks.

[[File:Open PokeBall.png|thumb|left|A Poké Ball, the most common technology used in the Pokémon world]]
Despite the amount of advanced technology available, comparatively few [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|modes of transportation]] are seen. This may be because the world is often shown through the eyes of a [[Pokémon Trainer]], who usually travel on foot for a variety of practical reasons such as cost and finding [[wild Pokémon]]. However, there is a possibility that some transportation such as cars and trucks are harmful to the natural environment and Pokémon by the poisonous pollution from the vehicles. The most common transportation used to get to other regions or islands is by sailing by boat or ship, as it is a quick and easy way to get to other lands, while most regions have their own ferry. People can also use Pokémon for transportation by {{m|fly}}ing or {{m|Surf|swimming}}.

While Pokémon are generally tolerant of human settlements being constructed, most will often react with hostility to any human attempts to truly cause harm to the natural environment. In ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'', not only did a large group of {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} constantly hamper construction of a dam that would have destroyed much of the local habitat, the Pokémon of several Trainers invited to the scene to deal with the attacks refused to come out of their Poké Balls, and is one of the rare instances of [[Ash's Pikachu]] refusing to fight, which prompted Ash, Misty, and Brock to investigate further. In return, Pokémon are often seen providing several services that in the real world are performed by technology: {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon are often used to fight fires, {{type|Electric}} Pokémon used as a clean source of electrical power, and so on.

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the [[Animation physics|physics]] of the Pokémon world are sometimes stretched to [[animation physics|unrealistic degrees]]. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and {{wp|hammerspace}}.
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)}}
In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are the sole inhabitants of a world filled with diverse locations, including idyllic places such as both small [[rescue team camp]]s and larger settlements, as well as many ever-changing [[Mystery Dungeon|mystery dungeons]], where [[Team|explorers]] go to complete {{OBP|Job|Mystery Dungeon}}s, encountering many [[Wild Pokémon|hostile Pokémon]] along the way. The connection between this world and the worlds of the [[core series]] games and {{pkmn|animated series}} remains a mystery. However, there are hints that suggest travel between the two is possible, such as the {{DL|Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items|Coronet Rock}}, rumored to originate from the [[Sinnoh]] region's [[Mount Coronet|Mt. Coronet]].

===e-Reader games===
In the [[e-Reader]] short animation [[Flying Journey]], a {{p|Dragonite}} is seen quickly flying through multiple locations. According to the text shown at the end, Dragonite has been traveling around the world a number of times during this animation. For instance:
* ''"Dragonite traveled around the world 5 time(s)"''

===Pokémon Play It! series===
{{missing image|section|image of the world in this game series}}

In [[Pokémon Play It!]] and {{pkmn|Play It! Version 2}}, a short animation of the world appears during the [[game intro]]. At some point, {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} mentions the world when talking to the player. Julie's left hand glows and Earth appears out of nowhere as a small planet floating in the air, until the planet is seen rotating in space and it turns into a [[Poké Ball]].

==In animation==
[[File:Pokémon world hologram.png|240px|thumb|A hologram depicting the Pokémon world, appearing nearly identical to Earth]]
===Pokémon animated series===
{{main|Timeline of events in Pokémon the Series}}
The world of the {{pkmn|animated series}} is very similar to that of the [[core series]] games, featuring many of the same [[region]]s and locations, though offering several original locations as well, such as the [[Orange Islands]] and [[Decolore Islands]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}. Some towns and other locations also differ in a few ways. In ''Pokémon the Series'', the [[Whirl Islands]] are populated, but in the games they are just a series of caves, and [[Littleroot Town]] is shown to be a coastal town, whereas in the games it is surrounded by woodland on all sides. Furthermore, the roads between locations in the animated series seem to be much longer, often taking days to get from one town to the next. Many towns and cities are also depicted as much larger and more populous than in the games.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Pokémon world Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Pokémon world in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Slowpoke planet-size.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon world in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|History of the Pokémon world (Adventures)}}
As seen in [[PSs2|a special chapter]] of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Pokémon names differ between locations.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In ''[[ET19|Side Story: Ash vs. Gary]]'', when [[Giovanni]] explains [[Team Rocket]]'s plan to use a powerful {{p|Slowpoke}} to take over the world, this is represented by the image of a planet-sized Slowpoke on top of the world.
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==In the novels==
===Pocket Monsters: The Animation===
{{main|Pokémon world (PMTA)}}
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==Trivia==
* [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] are the only [[region]]s known to be adjacent to each other.
* Regular [[Animals in the Pokémon world|animals]] have been seen in some older media, while regular [[Flora of the Pokémon world|plants]] like apple trees or pine trees are still seen frequently. It is unknown if both animals and Pokémon exist within this world in a complicated ecosystem, but real animals are occasionally referenced in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], especially if the Pokémon being referred to is based on an animal.
* Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, the real-life [[Pokémon World Championships]] are mentioned if the player participated in those events, but this refers to a world championship about Pokémon instead of specifically the Pokémon world. For instance: ''"Thank you for participating in the Pokémon World Championships! Please pick up your gift from the deliveryman in any [[Pokémon Center]]."''

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
===On Bulbagarden forums===
*[https://bulbagarden.net/forums/general-pokemon-discussion.313/ Pokémon world discussion forum]

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* [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world]]

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Xerosic/Quotes

2026-01-26T23:52:22Z

Jump Drive: its not clear if Xerosic wrote the specs doc but I felt it should be transcribed somewhere at least. not sure how to best format it given how it uses line breaks, so I opted for this.

These are [[Xerosic]]'s quotes in the [[Pokémon games]].

==In the core series==
==={{g|X and Y}}===
;[[Lysandre Labs]] (initial visit)
* Before battle
:''"So the [[Poké Ball]]s we received and the Pokémon we've gathered are where they need to be. Add it all up, and it means all preparations are complete!"''
:''"Oh ho ho! You're the one I've heard so much about! I've been waiting for you! I need to do a little research on you! Come, let us begin!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Oh ho ho! You're wonderful! Your Pokémon are amazing!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Wonderful! Amazing! You have tremendous skill and bravery! When you add that up, it means I will tell you something very interesting. It happened 3,000 years ago. The [[ultimate weapon]] was used to put an end to the war in an instant. If we use that incredible power, we can finally free Kalos of the foolish humans that plague it! Behind me you'll find a {{color|{{red color}}|red button}} and a {{color|{{blue color}}|blue button}}. One of them is the button for activating the ultimate weapon. Push one now! Come on! Push one!"''
::'''Red button:''' ''"You pushed it! Oh ho ho! You pushed the little red button! Too bad...for you! Pushing that button has enabled us to use the ultimate weapon! Don't feel too down, though. I would have activated it even if you had guessed correctly.''
::'''Blue button:''' ''"You pressed it! Oh ho ho! You pressed the blue switch! Winner, winner! Congratulations! But I'm still going to activate the ultimate weapon! I know the boss promised that we wouldn't if you pushed the correct button, but I refuse to let the potential go to waste! I'll just use my remote, here! Click-click! And the power is ON!
:::'''Either way:''' ''Come on! Look! Look at the monitor!"''

* If talked to before pushing the button
:''"I'm very curious to see the results of my research. To use the ultimate weapon to cleanse this world once and for all... It's fascinating!"''

* After pushing the button
:''"Did you see? The ultimate weapon is reborn! The poisonous flower has bloomed! All shall perish! Except for Team Flare! Look at Geosenge! It has bloomed in [[Geosenge Town]]! The boss's dream of creating a beautiful world will come true! Add it all up, and it equals... a victory for our SCIENCE!"''

;Lysandre Labs (post-game, [[Looker]] Chapter 5)
* Expansion Suit Field Trials: Secret Records (on bookshelves in the room beyond {{tc|Lumiose Gang Member}} Nix, on the Hidden Floor)
**Volume 1
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... Posted an advertisement for part-time work at the Lysandre Café to recruit a test subject for the suit's field trials. The Expansion Suit should make even an average Trainer into a superhuman force, a force to be reckoned with... It is the ultimate result of my life's study--my magnum opus. The trials must be a success! I wait on the appearance of a young, healthy, and ambitious test subject."''
**Volume 2
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... At long last, a response came to my advertisement for part-time work. The subject's name is [[Emma]]. She is a healthy girl, 16 years of age. When I attempted to explain the intent of my research, she gave little sign of understanding. She does appear to understand the passion I have put into the suit research, and she showed interest in continuing with the trials. Now that Team Flare has been disbanded, my funds are running severely low. I hired her on the spot. The trials must proceed with no time lost. First, I'll measure Emma's physical and mental abilities to ensure she can complete the trials."''
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... I have customized the suit to better fit Emma's frame."''
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... I have designated the code name Essentia to be used when Emma is wearing the Expansion Suit. "''
**Volume 3
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... As we make final preparations for the trials, a new trouble strikes. I have learned that Emma has no experience as a Pokémon Trainer! With little other choice, I am forced to instruct the girl on all the basics."''
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... I have lent Emma my own Pokémon and am instructing her on the skills needed in a Pokémon Trainer. However, my Pokémon seem only to wish to play with the girl. They show no desire to engage in battle. Their behavior is most puzzling. They have never shown signs of being particularly friendly nor reluctant to battle. Their playfulness is a detriment to the trials. I will have to control the suit remotely in order to have any chance of starting the trials in time.
**Volume 4
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... Finally, the trials are underway. The first trial is designed to test the suit's physical capabilities. Using the texturing function, the subject has infiltrated the closely guarded art museum and left an insignia on a historical mural. The remote-control function has worked without complications thus far. Emma shows no ill effects from her time in the suit. Her memory is blank. When questioned, she describes her experience as "taking a nap." Perhaps I will give her a bonus in celebration of this successful trial."''
**Volume 5
*:''"The XXth day of the XXth month... Trials begin of a key part of the Expansion Suit: the hacking cable I've called the Poké Ball Jack. With the texturing function enabled, the subject battles Trainers around the city. She then collects Poké Balls from Trainers she defeats, so that we may use them in our tests. The results of the tests have been quite favorable thus far. However, these trials have not been entirely free from incident. Some apparent acquaintances of Emma's are proving to be a hindrance to our progress. Among these acquaintances is a boy who appears to be the new Champion, but this is not yet confirmed. We encountered a glitch in the remote-control programming, and I lost control for a brief period. Fearing possible effects on Emma, I suspended the trials temporarily. When we returned to the secret base, I examined the girl for signs of damage, but she appeared to be unharmed. She still retains no memories from her intervals in the suit. The one thing she admitted was experiencing "a frightful dream.""''
** EXPANSION SUIT SPECS
*:''"1. Physical Enhancement''
*:''Heightens physical abilities of the wearer with built-in muscle-enhancing technology.''
*:''2. Poké Ball Jack''
*:''A hacking cable on the neck piece allows the wearer to upload a computer virus to Poké Balls and override their systems. This provides access to control the Pokémon. The virus also magnifies the Pokémon’s power.''
*:''3. Surface Texturing''
*:''Optically disguises the wearer, based on the current understanding of {{p|Kecleon}} and {{p|Ditto}}’s physical transformations.''
*:''4. Remote Control''
*:''Remote control of the suit protects against the risk of its wearer going renegade. AI personalities are preprogrammed, modeled on common [[trainer class|trainer types]]. When the suit is controlled remotely, the wearer’s consciousness is suppressed. The wearer experiences a coma-like state."''
* After Nix leaves
:''"Hmm... Why did the remote control malfunction only that one time? Do I need to do more than simply put her in a state of sleep? Must I subdue her spirit, too? No, no. Doing that would put far too great a strain upon Emma's mind..."''
:''"Oho ho ho! You're the {{tt|boy|If the player character is male}}/{{tt|girl|If the player character is female}} from the glitched trial! You've been interfering with my research! Very well. You will be the next subject for my trials! If Essentia can defeat you in the Expansion Suit, that is all the proof necessary to show that my research has been correct from the start! Come, Essentia!"''
:''"Now, battle! Battle, my Essentia!"''

* After the player's first battle with Essentia
:''"Astonishing! More than satisfactory! But Essentia's skills go far beyond this! Now, battle! Battle on, my Essentia!"''

* After the player's second battle with Essentia
:''"Wonderful! Magnificent! But Essentia is only getting started! Now, battle! Battle on, my Essentia!"''

* After the player's third battle with Essentia
:''"Come, come, we can still go on! Or are you worn out? Too bad that Essentia will never experience physical or mental fatigue as long as she wears the Expansion Suit that I designed! Now, battle! Battle on, my Essentia!"''
:''"Wha--?!"''
:''"What?! Who are you two? Why are you here?"''
:''"You can't just barge into a private residence like this! This is a crime!"''
:''"Grrr... Still, you will not capture me! Go, Essentia! Get them all!"''
:''"It's useless, you fools! Nothing you try will work! Emma cannot hear you! The one in control of Essentia is not Emma, but me!"''
:''"Isn't the power of science amazing? There's no way she will hear you now!"''
:''"What?! How can this be happening? Not a problem, though. Watch this! Remote-control function... Set to maximum output!"''

* After the player's final battle with Essentia
:''"... ... ..."''
:''"... ... ..."''
:''"Remote control... Power down. Deactivate."''
:''"All I did was turn off the remote-control capability. There was never any danger to the girl."''
:''"Yes, my girl... We're done... You did a good job, Emma. The trials are now complete. I'm afraid your job is all over."''
:''"Of course. Why would I mind having a chat with you..."Looker," or so you're apparently called."''

;Looker Bureau
* Alone with Looker
:''"Oho. Right enough. The graffiti in the art museum and the theft of the Trainers' Poké Balls? All me, controlling Essentia remotely with the Expansion Suit! Emma was clinically unconscious in the suit. Her mind had no clue what her body was doing. She has zero responsibility for any of the crimes. You need not doubt her."''
:''"If you're apprehending anyone, it should be me alone."''
:''"You had better believe it. Emma is a fine person. She may be a bit foolish, but she's strong and clear in purpose. Yes, clarity... It is required when one dedicates oneself to a single pursuit. Clarity of heart and purpose is needed if work such as my research is to succeed. The Expansion Suit that I dreamed of could only have been created thanks to the clear dedication of that girl's heart. When you add that all up, it means... That I have no regrets. Take me away, Officer."''
:''"Hm?"''
:''"... ... ..."''
:''"... ... ... ... ... ... Looker--or whatever your name truly is--your soft words are unexpected... But not unappreciated. Th-thanks."''

;[[Lysandre Café]]
* In the final Looker chapter
:''"I'm telling you I gave them back! Every last one of them!"''
:''"And I did! I returned them! And I'm turning myself in without a fight, so just give me a minute!"''
:''"Haha! Here they come!"''
:''"Because I contacted Emma, of course! I'm sure she'll be here any minute, too!"''
:''"Good timing, Emma!"''
:''"Yes! That is it! Bonds! The preposterous notion which cannot be seen nor measured! And yet I cannot deny that they do still exist! Fear not, Emma, for I suspect that you will always be tied to the [[International Police]] by your bonds!"'':
:''"Emma! I give you my Expansion Suit! I have removed the remote-control functionality, so you needn't worry! As the new head detective in town, please use your powers as Essentia to protect your beloved [[Lumiose City]]! And...and... Please take all of the Pokémon that I raised for so long! They are yours now!"''
:''"Emma! Don't you mess this up, my girl!"''

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Talk:Puzzle Continent

2026-01-07T23:23:27Z

Jump Drive: /* More info and images */ Reply

== Name ==

Is "Puzzle Continent" the official English name for this region? Because it sounds like a very awkward mistranslation to me, the correct translation would be "Mystery Continent" or "Mysterious Continent". --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 19:01, 17 July 2023 (UTC)
:To be honest, I have seen it interpreted both ways, and I can see it being a wise move to merge it with Mysterious continent if it suits everyone else. However, I do think in an odd sort of way, puzzle fits well, as it seems to almost slot together different environments. Of course, this is a flourish that I don't think the creators of it intended, so please, don't take my mutterings too seriously! [[User:Fizzyade|Fizzyade]] ([[User talk:Fizzyade|talk]]) 21:37, 19 July 2023 (UTC)
::Considering we literally translate it as "Mysterious Continent" in the article itself, it seems like that should just be what the title is. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 12:42, 5 August 2024 (UTC)
:::I agree that it should move to "Mysterious Continent". That is what I have seen it referred to as in the very few English language sources I have been able to dig up. I've never seen the name "Puzzle Continent" before. I have actually gathered a collection of images and magazine scans for the continent, but that probably belongs in a new section on the talk page so please see below if your interested. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 18:32, 16 November 2024 (UTC)
::::I’ve been trying to hunt down any additional photos from this region. Do you mind sharing those? For some reason, @[[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]]’s link isn’t working. [[User:MrBigChip|MrBigChip]] ([[User talk:MrBigChip|talk]]) 06:45, 15 February 2025 (UTC)
:::::I'm not sure what's happening there, it seems like Imgur may have deleted the post for some reason? I'm gonna try to reupload the whole set to Archive.org soon. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 18:16, 18 March 2025 (UTC)
::::::new link posted below [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 06:42, 19 March 2025 (UTC)
:::::::@[[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] These are amazing! Thank you!! [[User:MrBigChip|MrBigChip]] ([[User talk:MrBigChip|talk]]) 23:27, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

==More info and images==
As stated above I have a collection of images related to this region that have probably spent close to 10 years on and off collecting, with the intent of eventually making an article. But, since someone else beat me to it, I have compiled everything into an Imgur album.

https://imgur.com/gallery/pokemon-tcg-mysterious-continent-eXaU1dI

It's mostly magazine scans from CoroCoro and Pokemon Card Trainer. I'll let someone else decide if any of them are worth adding to the Wiki, but at the very least maybe some useful info can be gleaned from the Japanese text. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 18:32, 16 November 2024 (UTC)

:[https://archive.org/details/tcg-mysterious-continent-e-card-region-pokeon-card-trainers-magazine-vol-17_202503 New link because it disappeared from imgur for some reason] [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 06:41, 19 March 2025 (UTC)
::Thanks for these, do you know if trainers magazine 18 had a full size version of the final map? As far as I can tell the idea was to have the map update and fill in with new details with each set released, and the version we have on the article is from {{tcg|Split Earth}} and so is missing any detail on the mysterious mountain, you can actually see a small version of the final map in [https://archive.org/details/tcg-mysterious-continent-e-card-region-pokeon-card-trainers-magazine-vol-17_202503/05%20Mysterious%20Mountains/Trainer%20Mag%2018%201.png this] image. [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 10:52, 6 January 2026 (UTC)
:::I'm pretty sure that is the only image. Some one uploaded the first 21 issues of trainer mag to an old Pokemon forum several years ago, and I have re-uploaded them here:[https://archive.org/details/trainer-mag-9]https://archive.org/details/trainer-mag-9 [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 23:46, 6 January 2026 (UTC)
::::hmm interesting, it seems like the release of gen 3 might have ended up overshadowing the planned release so the e-series kinda ended with a fizzle. Checking again I think [https://archive.org/details/tcg-mysterious-continent-e-card-region-pokeon-card-trainers-magazine-vol-17_202503/TCG%20Mysterious%20Continent%20E-Card%20Region%202.jpg this image] might be a larger version of the final map (you can see the lakes below the central mountain are different shapes than in the split earth version), but it's pretty hard to tell through the page crease and I can't find it on the corocoro archive I use, do you know where that page is from? [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 17:47, 7 January 2026 (UTC)
:::::iirc, that was from a sale listing I happened to find on either eBay, or a similar Japanese auction site. I'm fairly certain it was a corocoro issue. If you're referring to the corocoro scans on zoidsland.com, then you should know that the site owner didn't actually scan every page, just a selection of pages he found interesting. [[User:MechaMew5000|MechaMew5000]] ([[User talk:MechaMew5000|talk]]) 20:11, 7 January 2026 (UTC)
::::::yeah I was mostly hoping to try and figure out what month's issue it came from, given the set was released in October and the December issue is already talking about the ruby and sapphire era cards I assume it must be in either the October or November issues. There's actually a copy of the 2002 October issue for sale right now, I'm honestly half tempted to just buy it and pray lol [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 23:23, 7 January 2026 (UTC)

Air transportation in the Pokémon world

2026-01-07T21:25:40Z

Jump Drive: /* Airships */ added jns02 hover car

There are various methods of '''[[Transportation in the Pokémon world|transportation]] by air''' in the [[Pokémon world]]. These methods include various {{wp|aircraft}}, {{wp|hot air balloon}}s, {{wp|spacecraft}}, and recreational equipment.

==Aircraft==
===Airplanes===
[[File:Jet Plane.png|thumb|220px|Police Plane]]
[[Mistralton City]] has an airport.

In {{B2W2}}, upon completing the Unova [[Pokédex]], the player can go to the Cargo Service in [[Mistralton City]] where [[Skyla]] will take the player to the [[Nature Preserve]] in an {{wp|Fixed-wing aircraft|airplane}}. The {{tc|Pilot}} Trainer class was introduced in [[Generation V]] depicting men in typical airplane pilot uniforms.

In [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] DLC for {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the player rides a plane to travel between [[Paldea]], [[Kitakami]], and [[Blueberry Academy]].

{{g|Legends: Z-A}} makes mention of an airport somewhere in the [[Kalos]] region. Prior to the start of the game, [[Paxton (game)|Paxton]]/[[Harmony (game)|Harmony]] and several background characters arrive at this airport and board a connecting train to travel to [[Lumiose City]].

Airplanes have also been used several times in the {{pkmn|animated series}}. For instance, since the [[Unova]] region is far away from the other regions, it is said to be only reachable by plane. A plane was used by {{Ash}} to get there. A plane was also used by Ash to reach Kalos, where he arrived at an airport in Lumiose City in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. Later, Lumiose Airport was shown to be under repair in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'' after the Team Flare events. Then in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', {{TRT}} and Ash rode on Dragonite Airlines to travel back to [[Kanto]]. {{an|Serena}} also flew on Latias Airlines flight H71 to fly to [[Hoenn]]. A plane was also used by [[Noland]] in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and [[Officer Jenny]], as well as other police officers, in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]''. Additionally, [[Grings Kodai]] had a seaplane in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Airships===
[[File:Brave Olivine.png|thumb|right|The [[Brave Olivine]]]]
In {{B2W2}}, [[Team Plasma]] uses an {{wp|airship}} named the [[Plasma Frigate]].

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, airships have been used frequently by villains. Futuristic airships of a large size, powered apparently by anti-gravity technology of some kind have been used by [[J]], [[Lawrence III]], [[Zero]], [[Argus Steel]], and [[Alva]].

Other futuristic hovercraft-like transports have appeared in various Pokémon media. {{wp|Flying car|Air car}}s have been seen commonly in the various {{pkmn|manga}}. Most notably, [[Officer Jenny]] patrols in a flying car in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. [[Wallace]] and [[Cyrus]] also has a flying car in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. The [[Battle Pyramid]] features hovercraft-like turbines installed in its underside, giving it the ability to move around anywhere. This allowed [[Brandon]] to move the Battle Pyramid throughout Kanto, as well as to [[Snowpoint City]]. Hovercars have been used for various purposes in the animated series, for example as an {{wp|air ambulance}} by {{an|Brock}} in ''[[JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)]]''. Small hover cars were used by [[Pokémon Pinchers]] in the ''{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|animated special}}'' animated series special. The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] travel in the [[Brave Olivine]] during ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

===Blimps===
[[File:Sinnoh Blimp Airport.png|thumb|220px|The {{DL|Lilypad Town|Lilypad Airport}} in [[Sinnoh]]]]
In {{g|Conquest}}, a {{wp|blimp}} is used to carry [[Warrior]]s between non-adjacent [[Ransei|kingdoms]].

Blimps have appeared several times in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, usually to travel long distances. {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and Team Rocket used a blimp in ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air!]]'' and ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'' to travel to [[Valencia Island]]. Ash and his friends board a high-end blimp, the "Leviathan Two", in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper!]]''. Misty used a blimp to go back to [[Cerulean City]] from the [[Mirage Kingdom]] in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage]]''. Ash, his friends, and {{an|Barry}}, along with Team Rocket, used an blimp to go to [[Canalave City]] in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. [[Khoury]], {{an|Lyra}}, and [[Khoury's father]] bid farewell to Ash and his friends at the {{DL|Lilypad Town|Lilypad Airport}} in Sinnoh near the end of ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''.

===Helicopters===
{{wp|Helicopter}}s are a common mode of transport used by various characters including [[Diantha]] and {{Steven}}, as well as by [[villainous team]]s such as [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Magma]], [[Team Aqua]], [[Team Galactic]], and [[Team Flare]] throughout the series. They are also often used by news crew. For example, {{si|Rhonda}} has been seen using a helicopter in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', and {{TRT}} used a news crew helicopter in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]''. A pilot working with {{ra|Ben}} also used one in ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]''. In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Team Galactic used a helicopter to transport materials for the Galactic Bomb. [[Cassius]] also used a helicopter in ''[[PS570|Dancing Vivillon]]''.

<gallery>
Team Rocket Helicopter.png|One of Team Rocket's helicopters
Helicopter BW048.png|A Team Rocket cargo helicopter, skycrane variant
Helicopter BW056.png|A Team Rocket cargo helicopter, transport variant
Team Rocket BW helicopter.png|One of Team Rocket's helicopters in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
Helicopter Adventures.png|Cassius's helicopter in Pokémon Adventures
</gallery>
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==Hot air balloons==
[[File:Team Rocket Balloon JN.png|thumb|220px|[[Team Rocket's mechas#Team Rocket's balloons|Team Rocket's Meowth balloon]]]]
===In the games===
{{main|Team GO Rocket#Team GO Rocket balloons|Team GO Rocket → Team GO Rocket balloons}}
In {{g|GO}}, {{wp|hot air balloon}}s allow players to battle members of [[Team GO Rocket]]. If a player has a [[Rocket Radar]] equipped, they can battle a {{tc|Team GO Rocket Leader}}, and if a [[Super Rocket Radar]] is equipped then [[Giovanni]] will appear. If neither is equipped, a {{tc|Team GO Rocket Grunt}} will be the opponent instead. In addition, during specific in-game events, a {{p|Meowth}}-shaped balloon may appear and will initiate two consecutive battles against [[Jessie]] and [[James]].

In {{g|Masters EX}}, hot air balloons can be seen hovering around Pasio's largest stadium, displaying a video feed of the crowd. In {{mas|Serena}}'s [[sync pair story]] for her Champion outfit, she participates in a photo shoot aboard one of these hot air balloons.

===In animation===
{{main|Team Rocket's mechas#Team Rocket's balloons|Team Rocket's mechas → Team Rocket's balloons}}
The Team Rocket trio uses hot air balloons in many episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Most often they are shaped like one of their Pokémon, {{MTR}} or {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, but there were also {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Gliscor}}, and {{p|Carnivine}} models.

A hot air-balloon was also used by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} in the episode ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'', a {{p|Pikachu}} one in Mewtwo Returns, and by various contestants, including Ash, in ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]''. They are also commonly used in various contests requiring {{type|Flying}} Pokémon, such as the [[PokéRinger]] competition in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' and ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', and the Pokémon Sky Relay in ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]''. A hot air balloon also appeared in the movie ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.

Hot air balloon-like aircraft or dirigibles were also used in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', however it possessed the notable difference of seeming to be driven forward in the air by Pokémon (in the episode's specific usage, Charizard).
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==Spacecraft==
===UFOs===
[[File:BW030.png|thumb|220px|A UFO in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'']]
According to the Pokédex entries of {{p|Elgyem}}, {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}}s were likely to be the mode of transport used by these Pokémon.

In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', a flying saucer appeared in ''[[BW030|A UFO for Elgyem!]]'', made by [[Professor Icarus]], which was later destroyed by {{TRT}}. The professor had become inspired by a UFO sighting when he was 8, and had previously made a small flying saucer after quitting university. The professor stated that by manipulating {{wp|exotic matter}} and by extension, {{wp|gravity}}, real UFOs could reach speeds faster than the {{wp|speed of light}}.

Another UFO appeared in ''[[BW133|Capacia Island UFO!]]'', driven by several {{p|Beheeyem}}, which crash landed near [[Capacia Island]]. {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and Team Rocket snuck onto the UFO to try to save the people of Capacia Island, who had all been turned into Behheyem.

[[Scott]] used a flying saucer as a mode of transport in [[Pokémon Adventures]].

===Rockets===
[[File:Team Rocket blasting off.png|thumb|220px|A rocket blasting off in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'']]
====Pewter Museum of Science====
In the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] in [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|III}} as well as in {{LGPE}}, a model of a space shuttle is exhibited in the museum. In Generation I, the model was said to be a replica of Space Shuttle Columbia. It has just been referred to as 'space shuttle' from Generation III onwards, likely because of the real-life Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003.

====Mossdeep Space Center====
The [[Mossdeep Space Center]] located in [[Mossdeep City]] successfully sends {{wp|rocket}}s into space, though specifics of the space missions are unknown. In {{v2|Emerald}}, the Space Center plays a big part in the plot, where [[Team Magma]] attempts to steal rocket fuel while a rocket begins to launch into space. It also plays a key role in the [[Delta Episode]] of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, where [[Professor Cozmo]] intends to use a rocket full of [[Infinity Energy]] as well as the energy of humans (found in [[Key Stone]]s) to create a warp hole to take an asteroid off collision course with the planet. A rocket can be seen outside the Space Center.

In the episode ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll To Me]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit the space center to find the gym leaders of the city. Max and gym leader Tate sneak into the cockpit of a space shuttle just before it is launched on a mission, and find that {{TRT}} has taken over control of the shuttle.

====Elsewhere====
Rockets have appeared several times in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, including outside of the aforementioned areas. Many of [[Team Rocket's mechas]] are rocket-powered, and a rocket appeared in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', disguised as Team Rocket’s secret base, which eventually launched with {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and Team Rocket inside.
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==Recreational equipment==
===Hangliders===
{{wp|Hanglider}}s appear a few times in the {{pkmn|animated series}}: used by [[Falkner]] in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', used by [[Domino]] and many {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and used by Team Rocket in ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]''.

===Jet packs===
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] rode on {{wp|jet pack}}s to go to the location of their mission. [[Domino]] also used one in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Jet packs are also used by the [[Team Rocket trio]] in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' to escape from the "[[twerp]]s", replacing their traditional hot air balloon getaway; it has thus proved to be more effective.

===Santa's sleigh===
[[Santa Claus]] rode a {{wp|sleigh}} drawn by {{p|Ponyta}} in ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]'', and {{p|Stantler}} in ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]'' and ''[[PK08|Delibird's Dilemma]]'' to fly all over the world to give away gifts to good children.
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==Related articles==
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[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Transportation]]

Talk:Puzzle Continent

2026-01-07T17:47:13Z

Jump Drive: /* More info and images */ Reply

First partner Pokémon

2026-01-06T22:55:01Z

Jump Drive: /* Pokémon the Series */ added the source of the pokemon center lore and some bonus detail

[[File:Pokémon Day 2022 Kanto Artwork.png|thumb|300px|{{ga|Red}} picking his first partner Pokémon]]
A '''first partner Pokémon''', also referred to informally and historically as a '''starter Pokémon''', is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that a {{pkmn|Trainer}} owns at the start of their [[Pokémon journey]]. This primarily refers to {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, or {{type|Water}} Pokémon given to players by a [[Pokémon Professor]] or other mentor at the beginning of the [[core series]] [[Pokémon games]], as well as {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} in {{game|Yellow}} and [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|Pikachu or Eevee]] in {{LGPE}}. However, the term can sometimes be used to refer to any Pokémon that was the first one owned by a Trainer.

In the games, the player's first partner will be used to battle the first [[wild Pokémon]] they encounter. Once another Pokémon is {{pkmn2|caught}}, their first partner may be retired, but it is often with this Pokémon that Trainers learn [[friendship]] and trust. As such, even advanced Trainers may still use their first partner Pokémon, and they will often be the most powerful Pokémon on their respective teams.

It is said that the first partner Pokémon are extremely rare in the wild, accounting for their uniqueness in each game.

In the creative process, first partner Pokémon are the Pokémon from each game that the most work goes into, and usually take significantly more time to design than other Pokémon in each [[generation]].<ref>[https://www.gamesradar.com/how-pokemon-are-born/ How Pokemon are born | GamesRadar+], by Michael Grimm, published 20 March 2009</ref>

==Terminology==
[[File:First Partner Pokémon Abound.png|thumb|300px|Promotional image for [[The Indigo Disk]] using the term "first partner Pokémon"<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/first_partner_pokemon/ Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Familiar First Partner Pokémon].</ref>]]
{{main|Terminology of first partner Pokémon}}

Since [[Generation VI]], "first partner Pokémon", sometimes shortened to "first partner", has become the primary term used to describe these Pokémon across official media. Occasionally, other Pokémon have been referred to as first partner Pokémon, such as {{p|Poipole}} in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} and various Pokémon in {{g|Masters EX}}. Krysta Yang, a former public relations manager at [[Nintendo of America]], has claimed that the phrase "partner Pokémon" is preferred in official communication due to "starter Pokémon" implying that the player will "be rid of them" later in the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqQEFEjLybE&t=6120s Nintendo's Big Announcement Season EXPLAINED - EP81 Kit & Krysta Podcast | Kit & Krysta on YouTube, uploaded August 30, 2023] — Krysta Yang: "They did start using 'partner Pokémon' a couple of years back, but it's been hard for them to get people to catch on to this official terminology because people like to say 'starter Pokémon.' ... I think there was something about how, if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' you're basically saying that you will be rid of them. ...That was one of the reasons, I believe, is that if you call it a 'starter Pokémon,' it's like, oh, you're only just going to start the game with it, and then you ditch it for your Shinies and your Legendaries. ... So then the 'partner Pokémon' became the phrasing that they liked better because it's like, 'this is your partner for your whole adventure,' like you really want to get attached to this character, this Pokémon that you start your game with, but it's not just who you start your game with..."</ref>

Historically, these Pokémon were known as "starter Pokémon", or "starters", though the term was rarely used in the {{pkmn|games}} and only used occasionally during the second through fourth [[series]] of {{aniseries|PTS}}. From {{aniseries|XY}} onward, "starter Pokémon" is no longer used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}. [[Tom Wayland]], then-voice director of the English dub, stated at PokéCon 2015 that "starter Pokémon" is "an unofficial term now".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EuH-5Fv87g&t=1608s PokéCon 2015 - Tom Wayland on How He Creates Pokémon Voices]: Wayland: "''Chespin is the... your Grass-type starter in XY. Even though "starter" is an unofficial term now.''"<br>Audience: "''I think it's always been an unofficial term.''"<br>Wayland: "''Nope. They used to say it in the show, now they don't.''"</ref> In 2019, Sonja Hammes, then a social media associate at [[The Pokémon Company International|TPCi]],<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-hammes-1a1aa087/ Sonja Hammes on LinkedIn]</ref> stated that official social media accounts were authorized to use "starter Pokémon" with specific formatting restrictions.<ref>[https://twitter.com/novemberalice/status/1103070703904018433 Sonja Hammes on Twitter:]{{dead link}} "''P.S. We can call them starter on social now''"</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/novemberalice/status/1103262076707979265 Sonja Hammes on Twitter:]{{dead link}} "''Of course, there are RULES. It’s “starter Pokémon”. No capital S. No “starters”. Gotta keep the standards!''"</ref> Spin-off titles, such as [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], a title released in 2018, have used the term even after first partner had been established. Furthermore, the game refers to all of {{SSB|Squirtle}}, {{SSB|Ivysaur}}, and {{SSB|Charizard}} as starters, extending the term's use to a Pokémon's evolved forms.<ref>Within a {{sbw|Palutena's Guidance#Pokémon Trainer|Palutena's Guidance}} for {{SSB|Pokémon Trainer}}, {{ip|Viridi}} exclaims: "''All the original starters? This fighter is a fan of the classics!''" ([[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], 2018)</ref>

In Japanese, no consistent term is used to refer to first partner Pokémon. The most common term is 「パートナー」 (''partner''), but occasionally 相棒 (''partner'') is also used. These terms, along with ポケモン (''Pokémon''), are typically paired with 最初の or 初めての (both meaning ''first''). Phrases like 最初に選んだ or はじめに選んだ (both meaning ''that was chosen first'') are also used. Among Japanese fans, 御三家 (''the big three'') is commonly used to refer to the {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}} trios.

==Grass, Fire, and Water trios==
Most marketing refers exclusively to the standard trios of {{t|Grass}}-, {{t|Fire}}-, and {{type|Water}} Pokémon that can be chosen at the start of most [[core series]] games.

The Grass, Fire, and Water types handily illustrate the type effectiveness mechanics of [[Pokémon battle]]s: Fire "beats" Grass (a Fire-type [[move]] deals double damage when attacking a Grass-type Pokémon, but a Fire-type Pokémon takes half damage from a Grass-type move), Water beats Fire, and Grass beats Water. This "rock, paper, scissors" relationship was illustrated in the instruction booklet of the original games.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/pokemon-blue-nintendogameboy-hiresscans/Pokemon%20Blue%20-%20Manual/page/n33/mode/2up Pokémon Red Version instruction booklet, pg. 32], archived on Internet Archive</ref>

The 27 Grass-, Fire-, and Water-type first partner Pokémon are listed below. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, the [[Hisui first partner Pokémon]] consist of a mix of Pokémon from previous regions: {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}. In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, the [[Lumiose first partner Pokémon]] also consist of a mix of Pokémon from previous regions: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Totodile}}.

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{{PokeSum|0001|Bulbasaur|Grass|Poison}}
{{PokeSum|0004|Charmander|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0007|Squirtle|Water}}
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{{PokeSum|0152|Chikorita|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0155|Cyndaquil|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0158|Totodile|Water}}
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{{PokeSum|0252|Treecko|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0255|Torchic|Fire}}
{{PokeSum|0258|Mudkip|Water}}
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{{PokeSum|0387|Turtwig|Grass}}
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{{PokeSum|0393|Piplup|Water}}
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{{PokeSum|0495|Snivy|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0498|Tepig|Fire}}
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{{PokeSum|0650|Chespin|Grass}}
{{PokeSum|0653|Fennekin|Fire}}
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The Kalos first partners also have a more broadly defined triangle in the secondary types of their final Evolutions. They all still deal 2× damage offensively, and most still receive ½× damage defensively, but while Dark does not technically resist Psychic, it is still defensively advantaged since it is immune. Conversely, the Paldea first partners evolve into secondary types with a reversed advantage triangle, Ghost being immune to Fighting.

==Other first partners==
Aside from the regional trios, a few other Pokémon have been explicitly referred to as first partner Pokémon.

:''For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see [[list of characters' first Pokémon]].''

===Player's first Pokémon===
{{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Eevee}} are given out as first partner Pokémon in [[Kanto]] by [[Professor Oak]] in some media. {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} is the first Pokémon given to the player in {{game|Yellow}}, while {{ga|Blue}} gets an Eevee. The {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu and Eevee are the first Pokémon caught by the player in {{LGPE}}, respectively, while Oak gives {{ga|Trace}} a standard Eevee in Let's Go, Pikachu! and a standard Pikachu in Let's Go, Eevee!

These Pokémon are never referred to as first partner Pokémon in-game; they are typically referred to as {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} instead. However, in one instance on the official website for the games, and on the [[Pokémon.com]] page for the games, they are referred to as first partner Pokémon.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]: "Of course, your first partner Pokémon will be either Pikachu or Eevee, depending on which version you get, but the types and rarities of the wild Pokémon that you encounter also differ between the two games."</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-pokemon-lets-go-eevee Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! | Video Games & Apps]: "In addition to determining your first partner Pokémon, your choice of Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! also affects the species of Pokémon you encounter and the rate at which you encounter them."</ref>

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===Other references===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Meowth}} is given out by [[Nanu]] as a first partner on [[Ula'ula Island]] in [[Alola]]. It is implied that [[Island kahuna|kahunas]] are responsible for giving out first partners on their respective islands, so it is possible the other kahunas give out different Pokémon to the standard Alolan first partner Pokémon given by Hala.

{{p|Poipole}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} refers to it as a popular first partner in its homeworld, [[Ultra Megalopolis]].

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==In the games==
[[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Sinnoh Partners.png|thumb|200px|The Sinnoh first partner trio wallpaper in {{g|HOME}}]]
===Core series===
In the core series games, a [[rival]] character often picks the Pokémon that is strong against the one the player chose, nominally setting them up for challenging battles going forward. In some games, the rival may pick the type that is weak against the player's, or other NPCs might own the species not chosen. [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] from {{g|Legends: Z-A}} are unique in that they both use the other two first partner Pokémon not selected by the player, resulting in them having a type advantage and type disadvantage at the same time.

The Pokémon in the regional first partner trios have several common characteristics, both among each other and between generations. The most obvious commonality is their reliable typing. They all have an [[Ability]] that boosts their main type when their [[HP]] becomes low: the Grass types have {{a|Overgrow}}, Fire types have {{a|Blaze}}, and Water types have {{a|Torrent}}. They also all have a [[gender]] ratio of seven males to one female, generally making {{pkmn|breeding}} them slightly inconvenient. When obtained at the start of a game, they are always level 5 and they start out knowing a {{type|Normal}} [[physical move]] ({{m|Pound}}, {{m|Scratch}}, or {{m|Tackle}}) and a stat-altering [[status move]] ({{m|Growl}}, {{m|Leer}}, or {{m|Tail Whip}}); since [[Generation VI]] (with the exception of [[Generation VIII]]), they also have an attacking move that matches their main type.

The table below shows the Pokémon that are selectable at the start of each core series game, and which other games they can also be obtained in. A notation of '''{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}''', '''{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}''', or '''{{color2|{{water color}}|Water (type)|W}}''' above the game's title indicates that only the first partner Pokémon in the trio that corresponds to that type is obtainable in that game. For availability in games outside of the core series, refer to the "Game locations" heading of the Pokémon's respective page for its species.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background-color:#{{bulba color}}; border:3px solid #{{bulba color dark}}"
! style="background-color:#{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game(s)
! style="background-color:#{{bulba color light}}; padding: 0px 5px" | First partners
! style="background-color:#{{bulba color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Also obtainable in
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev1|RGB}}/{{gameabbrev1|RB}}, {{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| {{MSP|0001|Bulbasaur}} {{MSP|0004|Charmander}} {{MSP|0007|Squirtle}}
| {{gameabbrev1|Y}}, {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}, {{gameabbrev6|XY}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev7|PE}}, {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}'''<sup>{{color2|{{fire color}}|Fire (type)|F}}</sup>''' ({{gameabbrev8|IA}})'''<sup>{{color2|{{grass color}}|Grass (type)|G}}</sup><sup>{{color2|{{water color}}|Water (type)|W}}</sup>''', {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}}), {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev1|Y}}
| {{MS|0025|Pikachu (Yellow)}}
| Regular Pikachu are obtainable in all games except {{gameabbrev1|Y}}, {{gameabbrev5|BW}}, and {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}.
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}, {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| {{gameabbrev3|E}}, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|SM}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}, {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{MSP|0252|Treecko}} {{MSP|0255|Torchic}} {{MSP|0258|Mudkip}}
| {{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|CT}}), {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}}), {{gameabbrev9|ZA}} ({{gameabbrev9|MD}})
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{MSP|0387|Turtwig}} {{MSP|0390|Chimchar}} {{MSP|0393|Piplup}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}, {{gameabbrev8|LA}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|TM}}, {{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev5|BW}}, {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{MSP|0495|Snivy}} {{MSP|0498|Tepig}} {{MSP|0501|Oshawott}}
| {{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}, {{gameabbrev7|SM}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| {{MSP|0650|Chespin}} {{MSP|0653|Fennekin}} {{MSP|0656|Froakie}}
| {{gameabbrev7|USUM}}, {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}}), {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}
| {{MSP|0722|Rowlet}} {{MSP|0725|Litten}} {{MSP|0728|Popplio}}
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}} ({{gameabbrev8|IA}}), {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev7|P}}
| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner.png|60px|link=Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)]]
| ''None''
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev7|E}}
| [[File:0133Eevee-Partner.png|60px|link=Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)]]
| ''None''
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{MSP|0810|Grookey}} {{MSP|0813|Scorbunny}} {{MSP|0816|Sobble}}
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}} ({{gameabbrev9|ID}})
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| {{MSP|0722|Rowlet}} {{MSP|0155|Cyndaquil}} {{MSP|0501|Oshawott}}
| ''See previous sections''
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
| {{MSP|0906|Sprigatito}} {{MSP|0909|Fuecoco}} {{MSP|0912|Quaxly}}
| ''None''
|- style="background-color:#FFF"
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| {{MSP|0152|Chikorita}} {{MSP|0498|Tepig}} {{MSP|0158|Totodile}}
| ''See previous sections''
|-
!
|}

===Other games===
{{main|List of the player's first Pokémon}}
Other games may use one of the classic first partner Pokémon, with {{p|Pikachu}} being fairly common; many games give the player other Pokémon as their first Pokémon.

==In animation==
:''For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see [[list of characters' first Pokémon]].''
:''For a list of characters who own first partner Pokémon, see [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]].''
===''Pokémon the Series''===
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, upon their tenth birthday, youths can register for a [[Pokédex]] and pick up a first partner Pokémon from the local [[Pokémon Professor]] free of charge. In ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'' it was stated that if a town has no Pokémon laboratory a trainer can instead receive their first partner Pokémon from a [[Pokémon Center]]. It was also shown that there is seemingly no age limit on receiving a first partner Pokémon, as even a [[Stephanie's father|fully grown man]] can be provided one. First partner Pokémon are usually raised specifically to be easy to train.

Like in the games, the specific first partner Pokémon available vary from region to region but are the same in each region as the games. That is, Kanto Trainers can only choose Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle; Johto Trainers can only choose Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile; and so on.

In ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'', it was shown where first partner Pokémon come from. Each region has a number of special, secret breeding grounds run by a [[Pokémon Breeder]] for first partner Pokémon. The [[Pokémon League]] sends these Breeders the Pokémon Eggs for them to hatch at the breeding grounds. The breeders then hatch, care for, and raise the young Pokémon until they are ready to be proper first partner Pokémon for new Trainers. As these young ones are virtually defenseless, the locations of breeding grounds (or even the knowledge of their existence) is a secret unknown to most in the [[Pokémon world]]. This is likely to guard against unscrupulous individuals or groups (such as [[Team Rocket]]) from poaching the young Pokémon.

However, not all first partner Pokémon are raised at these special breeding grounds, with [[Professor Birch]] said to catch and raise his own first partner Pokémon for Trainers. 

Other rookie Trainers may receive their first Pokémon from a friend or relative instead. Others, on the other hand, may befriend a Pokémon in the wild. These mean that Trainers can, in fact, start with any Pokémon.

====Gallery====
<gallery widths="200px" class="c">
File:Cerise Kanto first partners.png|The Kanto first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Cerise]]'s laboratory
File:Johto first partners anime.png|The Johto first partner Pokémon owned by {{Ash}}
File:Hoenn first partners anime.png|The Hoenn first partner Pokémon, owned by {{an|Brock}}, Ash, and {{an|May}}
File:Sinnoh first partners anime.png|The Sinnoh first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Rowan]]'s laboratory
File:Unova first partners anime.png|The Unova region first partner Pokémon in [[Professor Juniper]]'s laboratory
File:Kalos first partners anime.png|The Kalos region first partner Pokémon in {{an|Professor Sycamore}}'s laboratory
File:Alola first partners anime.png|The Alola first partner Pokémon, owned by Ash and {{an|Lana}}
File:Galar first partners anime.png|The Galar region first partner Pokémon
File:Hisuian first partners anime.png|The Hisui region first partner Pokémon
</gallery>

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Liko Roy Dot first partners.png|thumb|250px|[[Roy]], [[Liko]], and [[Dot]] with their first partner Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
[[File:Paldea first partners anime.png|thumb|left|250px|The Paldea first partner Pokémon, owned by Liko, Dot, and Roy]]
In {{aniseries|HZ}}, new students that enroll at [[Indigo Academy]] in the Kanto region can receive one of the first partner Pokémon from every region.
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===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Rosa Serperior Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Rosa and Serperior in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]]]
[[File:May Blaziken ORAS Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Brendan and May and their first partner Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]]]]
The [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer]]'s extended cut features all three of [[Unova]]'s first partner Pokémon: {{ga|Nate}} is shown with an {{p|Emboar}}, [[Hugh]] is seen with a {{p|Samurott}} (having picked the opposing type, like most [[rival]]s do in the games), and {{ga|Rosa}} uses a {{p|Serperior}} to battle [[Cheren]]'s {{p|Stoutland}}.

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
The [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]] also features all three of [[Hoenn]]'s first partner Pokémon, in all forms including their [[Mega Evolution]]s. {{ga|Brendan}} is shown to have picked a {{p|Treecko}}, while {{ga|May}} has both a {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}.
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==In the manga==
:''For a list of other Pokémon who are Trainers' first Pokémon, see [[list of characters' first Pokémon]].''
:''For a list of characters who own first partner Pokémon, see [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]].''
===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the first partner Pokémon featured in the games are mostly reserved for the few people who hold a Pokédex (some Trainers have been seen with them without having a Pokédex). {{adv|Professor Oak}} produces three Pokédexes for each region, and gives out the three first partner Pokémon in each region along with the Pokédex to Trainers he thinks are talented. He has colleagues and friends like Professor Birch do this for him in regions in which he isn't present. In the Unova region, two sets of first partner Pokémon are given out to six Trainers, but still with only three Pokédexes. Professor Oak also gave [[Pika|Red's Pikachu]] as a special first partner to {{adv|Yellow}}.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], {{PPM|Professor Oak}} is depicted offering one of three first partner Pokémon—{{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}—to Pokémon Trainers as they begin their journeys, much like in other media. {{PPM|Green}} chooses {{TP|Green|Charmander}} as his first Pokémon, and while {{PPM|Red}} was offered the choice as well, he decided to keep a {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} that he met on his way to Professor Oak's lab as his first Pokémon instead.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], unlike the [[Pokémon the Series|animated series]] from which the manga was based on, new Pokémon Trainers do not appear to be given any sort of first partner Pokémon. {{an|Professor Oak}} is not shown residing at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] handing out first partner Pokémon to new Trainers, as in the animated series, rather, he travels the [[Kanto]] region conducting research, often accompanied by [[Bill]]. Trainers in The Electric Tale of Pikachu must obtain a license before they can purchase [[Poké Ball]]s or otherwise capture and train Pokémon. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} found {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} under the floorboards of his home, keeping it as his first Pokémon. It is not currently known what [[Gary Oak]]'s first Pokémon was in the manga, although he is at one point seen owning a {{p|Venusaur}}.

===Pokémon Zensho===
In [[Pokémon Zensho]], much like in the {{game|Red and Green|s}} games on which the manga was based, [[Professor Oak]] offers {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} their choice of one out of three first partner Pokémon: {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi chooses Charmander, while Shigeru chooses Squirtle, leaving Bulbasaur with Professor Oak.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], much like {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, {{GnB|Gold}} is offered the choice of one of the three [[Johto]] first partner Pokémon—{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}} or {{p|Totodile}}—to borrow so that he may run an errand for [[Professor Elm]]. Gold chooses Totodile, who Elm allows him to keep after the errand is completed. Also, like in the games, {{GnB|Black}} (who is based on {{ga|Silver}}) steals a Chikorita from Elm's lab while Gold is away on his errand.

==Trivia==
* In core series games in which the player chooses a first partner from a Grass, Fire, and Water trio, other Trainers (often rivals) battle using first partner Pokémon based on the player's choice.
** In the Kanto-, Johto-, and Hoenn-based games, a rival character uses the first partner Pokémon that is strong against the player's; only {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}'s first partner Pokémon isn't one of the same individual Pokémon offered to the player. The third species in the set is not owned by any plot-relevant character.
** In the Sinnoh-, Unova-, and Kalos-based games, a rival character has the first partner which is strong against the player's, while a friend or player character not selected with a less competitive relationship has the one weak against the player's. Among these characters, {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}, [[Hugh]], and {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}}'s first partner Pokémon are not among the same individuals offered to the player. Additionally, Nate/Rosa does not appear as a battle opponent, only acting as a possible ally in certain [[Multi Battle]]s.
** In the Alola-, Galar-, and Paldea-based games, a rival character keeps the first partner which is weak against the player's, while a more senior character keeps the one strong against the player's. Among these characters, only [[Hau]]'s first partner in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] is not one of the same individuals offered to the player, though his first partner in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] is.
* The only two first partner Pokémon that are dual-[[type]] in their initial form, {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Rowlet}}, are both {{type|Grass}}.
* Including those that gain a new [[type]] upon their first [[Evolution]], Rowlet is the only first partner Pokémon whose secondary typing does not remain the same throughout its evolutionary line, with both [[Alola]]n and {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Decidueye}} losing the {{t|Flying}} type and gaining {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Fighting}}, respectively.
* Each of the Alola first partners' final Evolutions has an immunity. {{p|Decidueye}}'s Ghost type is immune to Normal and Fighting; {{p|Incineroar}}'s Dark type is immune to Psychic; and {{p|Primarina}}'s Fairy type is immune to Dragon.
** Coincidentally, this also gives them advantages against {{p|Necrozma}}'s Ultra form: Decidueye and Incineroar have types that are super effective against Ultra Necrozma's Psychic typing, while Primarina's Fairy type is strong against Ultra Necrozma's Dragon typing.
* As of [[Generation IX]], the only sets of first partners without secondary types in any of their final Evolutions are the {{pkmn2|Johto first partner}}s and the {{pkmn2|Galar first partner}}s.
** If [[regional form]]s are included, the Galar first partners are the only set in which all of the final Evolutions have only one type.
** By contrast, the first partners of [[Sinnoh]] (including [[Hisui]]), [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], and [[Paldea]] all have a secondary type present in their final Evolutions.
* Kanto and Galar first partners are the only set of first partners capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.
* Kanto first partners are the only set of first partners that can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.
* In [[Generation II]], it was not possible to have a {{Shiny}} [[Gender|female]] first partner Pokémon, due to the mechanics of how [[gender]] and Shininess were determined. The lowest Attack {{IV}} a Shiny Pokémon could have was 2, while the highest Attack IV that a female Pokémon in their gender group could have was 1.
* The [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]] appear in more [[regional Pokédex]]es than any other first partner trio: [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto]]'s, [[List of Pokémon by Johto Pokédex number|Johto]]'s, [[List of Pokémon by Central Kalos Pokédex number|Central Kalos]]'s, [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Academy]]'s, and [[List of Pokémon by Lumiose Pokédex number|Lumiose]]'s,.
** The {{p|Charmander}} line also appears alone in the [[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar]] regional Pokédex, while the {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Squirtle}} lines appear in the [[Isle of Armor]] regional Pokédex.
* {{p|Fennekin}} is the only unevolved first partner Pokémon with a unique base stat total.
** Fennekin's base stat total is also the lowest of all unevolved first partner Pokémon.
* The lowest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is {{p|Torterra}}'s {{stat|Speed}}, at 56. The highest base stat of a non-Mega Evolved fully evolved first partner Pokémon is {{p|Primarina}}'s {{stat|Special Attack}}, at 126.
* {{p|Charmander}} is the only Fire-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Field}}.
* {{p|Oshawott}} is the only Water-type first partner Pokémon that is not a member of the {{egg3|Water 1}}.
* With the exception of Hisuian Decidueye having a higher base stat total than Hisuian Samurott, no fully evolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon has a higher base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
** By contrast, with the exception of {{p|Blaziken}} having a lower base stat total than {{p|Swampert}}, no fully evolved Fire-type first partner Pokémon has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
** Contrarily, no unevolved Grass-type first partner Pokémon besides {{p|Chespin}} has a lower base stat total than either of its two counterparts.
** Similarly, no unevolved Fire-type first partner has a higher base stat total than either its counterparts and no fully evolved Fire-type first partner besides Blaziken has a lower one.
* All fully evolved Water-type first partners can learn the move {{m|Surf}}.
* In [[DP001]] of {{aniseries|DP}}, [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about the first partner Pokémon of Sinnoh. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと」 ''"In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."''
* In [[BW003]] of {{aniseries|BW}}, [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] is about the first partner Pokémon of Unova. He writes this senryū about them: 「パートナー　みず・くさ・ほのお　まよっちゃう」 ''"Partner, {{t|Water}}, {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, I can't decide."''
* The {{t|Fighting}} type appears on more fully evolved first partner Pokémon than any other type, at six.
** Fighting has appeared in at least one first partner evolutionary line of each of the three main types. It and {{t|Dark}} are the only types to have this distinction, as of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].
* The {{p|Pikachu}} featured in {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}} and the {{p|Eevee}} in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!}} are the only first partner Pokémon that cannot evolve in the game in which they are first partner Pokémon.
** Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|respective first partners]] are also the only ones that cannot be traded to other games.
* Like the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} in Pokémon Yellow, in [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Pikachu}}, [[Pika]], and {{adv|Yellow}}'s Pikachu, [[Chuchu]], never evolved.
* Pikachu is the only first partner Pokémon that isn't obtained in its base stage. However, it became a first partner Pokémon before {{p|Pichu|its pre-Evolution}} was introduced.
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] when the player is choosing their first partner Pokémon, the player can attempt to pick [[Andi]]'s {{p|Pancham}}. [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] will then ask the player if they're sure they want Pancham. If the player insists, Andi will angrily respond "Excuse you! Pancham is MY Pokémon!"

==In other languages==
<div style="display: inline-block">
;''First partner Pokémon''
{{langtable|color={{Arceus color}}|bordercolor={{Arceus color dark}}
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|zh_cmn=搭最初的夥伴 / 最初的伙伴 ''{{tt|Zuìchū de huǒbàn|First partner}}'' {{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card, HOME, Legends Z-A official website}}<br>檔寶可夢 / 搭档宝可梦 ''{{tt|Dādàng Bǎokěmèng|Partner Pokémon}}'' {{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}}
|da=første Pokémon-partner ([[JN001]])<br>første Pokémon-makker ([[JN049]]–)
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|pt_br=Pokémon parceiro inicial
|es=Pokémon inicial{{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}}<br>Primer compañero{{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card, HOME}}
|ko=첫 파트너 ''{{tt|Cheot|First}} partner''{{tt|*|Sword and Shield League Card, HOME, Legends Z-A official website}}<br>파트너 포켓몬 ''Partner Pokémon'' {{tt|*|Scarlet and Violet official website}}
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;''Starter Pokémon''
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|pl=Pokémon Starter
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|pt_eu=Pokémon inicial
|ru=Стартовый покемон ''Startovy Pokémon''
|es=Pokémon inicial
|sv=Nybörjar-Pokémon
|th=โปเกมอนเริ่มต้น ''Pokémon Roemton''
|vi=Pokémon khởi đầu<br>Pokémon khởi hành
|tr=Başlangıç Pokémon'u
}}
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[List of characters with first partner Pokémon]]
* [[List of the player's first Pokémon]]
* [[List of characters' first Pokémon]]
* [[Game mascot]]

{{First partner trios|Pokemon}}

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Cedric Juniper

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{{Character Infobox
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|corecolor={{unova color light}}
|bordercolor={{unova color dark}}
|name=Cedric Juniper
|jname= アララギパパ
|tmname=Araragipapa
|image=Black White Cedric Juniper.png
|size=150px
|caption=Art by [[Ken Sugimori]] from {{2v2|Black|White}}
|gender=Male
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Unova]]
|relatives=[[Professor Juniper]] (daughter)
|eyes=Unknown
|hair=Light brown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{unova color light}}
|gen={{gen|V}}
|games={{game3|Black and White|Black, White|s}}, {{B2W2|Black 2, White 2}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{unova color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''
|debut=''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]''
|enva=[[Stuart Zagnit]]
|jpva=[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{unova color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''<br>''[[Pocket Monsters BW]]''
|debut=''[[PS463|A Nickname for Tepig]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small><br>[[PMBW45]] <small>([[Pocket Monsters BW|PMBW]])</small>
}}
|}

'''Cedric Juniper''' (Japanese: '''アララギパパ''' ''Araragi-Papa'') is [[Professor Juniper]]'s father. He used to be a Pokémon researcher. According to [[Bianca]], he specializes in Pokémon distribution and biology, though in multiple instances outside the [[core series games]] it is instead stated that he focuses on the study of [[legendary Pokémon]]<ref>https://www.pokemon.jp/special/moyadoga/guide/human.html</ref>.

==In the core series games==
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Cedric Juniper first meets the {{player}} in [[Mistralton City]] with [[Skyla]], who has just flown in from another region. Upon meeting the player, he upgrades their [[Pokédex]]. He is next seen in [[Icirrus City]], where he gives the player the [[Old Gateau]]. He is then seen in [[Nacrene City]] with [[Lenora]], [[Bianca]], and some other [[Non-player character|NPC]]s. He is not seen again until after the player defeats [[N]] and [[Ghetsis]]. Once the player has met [[Looker]] and gone outside, he approaches the player and upgrades their Pokédex to the [[National Pokédex|National mode]].

In {{B2W2}}, he will upgrade the player's Pokédex to the National mode as he did in the previous games. He can be found at his daughter's laboratory in [[Nuvema Town]], where he will provide a count of Pokémon caught in the National Pokédex. On the player's first visit, he will give the player a [[Super Rod]].

==Gallery==
===Sprites===
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Cedric OD.png]]
|-
| {{color|000|Overworld sprite from}}<br/>{{color2|000|Generation V|Generation V}}
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Cedric Juniper/Quotes}}

==In animation==
[[File:Cedric Juniper anime.png|thumb|250px|Cedric Juniper in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
Cedric debuted at the end of ''[[BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!]]'', where he stumbled out of [[Chargestone Cave]] and fainted out of hunger. In [[BW064|the next episode]], [[Professor Juniper|his daughter]] gave him some food to eat and he regained his strength. She also returned his pen which she found lodged in a {{p|Klinklang}}'s gears in the previous episode. Professor Juniper told {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} that her father studied the origins of legendary Pokémon like {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}. He then said that he believed he had discovered [[Hero's Ruin|the cave where]] the Black Hero had met Zekrom. He was planning to go back and Ash begged if he and his friends could come along. He agreed and led the way to the ruins.
[[File:Cedric and Juniper.png|thumb|left|250px|Cedric and Professor Juniper]]
When the group came upon the "Golden [[Dark Stone]]", in the center of the ruins, Cedric told Ash that it must be kept in place. However, the excitement of the situation overcame the professor and he took the stone while the others weren't looking. Because of this, they were driven to the deepest part of the ruins by {{p|Cofagrigus}} which was just what he had hoped for. He discovered that it was the bottom of the ruins where the Black Hero had communicated with Zekrom. Cedric later found the exit to the cave and put the Golden Dark Stone back in its place.

Cofagrigus and {{p|Sigilyph}} were still angry about the Golden Dark Stone being taken, however. As a result, Cofagrigus sent him, Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} high in the air with {{m|Telekinesis}} before letting them go to plummet to the ground. The professor said that if they were able to link their hearts to the Pokémon, they would be saved and he was correct. He later discovered that all the paths they took in the ruins came out in the shape of a Zekrom, which confirmed that they were indeed the ruins of the Black Hero. After the group left the ruins, Cedric said that he would stay behind and continue to do his research in the area and the group said their goodbyes to him.

In ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', Cedric made a call to his daughter, who was visited by Ash, Iris and Cilan. He told them that he had made some interesting discoveries about the White Ruins near [[Icirrus City]], to which Ash and his friends decided they would go and visit him and hear about his research.

In ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'', Cedric was seen excavating at the White Ruins, unaware that he was being watched by a couple of {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s.

In ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', and ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', Cedric witnessed the climax of [[Team Plasma]]'s plot to summon and take control of {{an|Reshiram}}. He and [[Cedric Juniper's assistants|his assistants]] spent most of the event captured by Team Plasma after [[Colress]] used a machine to take control of his assistants' Pokémon, but he was eventually freed by [[Cilan's Crustle]].

Cedric made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

===Character===
Cedric has a tendency to pause in the middle of his sentences, which led to some miscommunication between him and the kids. For instance, when Ash asked to go with him to the ruins, he responded with "I never...", which led everyone into saying that he declined the offer. After that, he continued his sentence with: "...refuse bright young folks". This later caused problems avoiding the traps inside the ruins. He also enjoyed withholding information from the kids so that the experience could be more adventurous for them.

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{unova color light}}|bordercolor={{unova color}}
|ja=堀内賢雄 ''[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]''
|en=[[Stuart Zagnit]]
|nl=Reinder van der Naalt
|cs=Pavel Vondra ([[BW063]]-[[BW064]])<br>Tomáš Karger ([[BW109]])<br>Tomáš Juřička ([[BW117]]-present)
|es_la=Ernesto Lezama
|es_eu=Juan Perucho
|fi=Teuvo Matala ([[BW063]]-[[BW064]], [[BW117]]-present)<br>Aku Laitinen ([[BW109]])
|fr_eu=Bruno Georis
|pt_br=Rodrigo Araújo
|pl=Cezary Nowak
|it=Luca Semeraro ([[BW063]]-[[BW064]])<br>Alberto Oliviero ([[BW109]])<br>Federico Danti ([[BW117]]-present)}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Cedric Juniper Adventures.png|thumb|170px|Cedric Juniper in Pokémon Adventures]]
====={{MangaArc|Black & White}}=====
Cedric Juniper is a Pokémon researcher and the father of [[Professor Juniper]]. He first appeared in ''[[PS463|A Nickname for Tepig]]'' during a flashback of {{adv|Black}}, {{adv|Cheren}}, and {{adv|Bianca}}'s childhood. The children watched an interview Cedric had with a reporter where they discussed the creation of a new [[Pokédex]].

In ''[[PS480|At Liberty on Liberty Garden]]'', Cedric arrived at Professor Juniper's lab to assist her in repairing two damaged Pokédexes meant for Cheren and Bianca. By ''[[PS501|A Lost Melody]]'', the Pokédexes were fixed. Cedric was sent to [[Castelia City]], where he met with Bianca. To Professor Juniper's surprise, Bianca revealed she had chosen to give up on her Pokémon journey and become her assistant instead. When asked about the Pokédex, Bianca decided to give it to {{adv|White}}.

In ''[[PS506|A Week to Go and Old Wounds]]'', Cedric encountered Black and [[Iris]] at {{rt|6|Unova}}. There, he told them about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Terrakion}} and their distrust of humans. With the information he learned, Black was able to track down the {{adv|Swords of Justice}} and rescue a group of Pokémon they took from their Trainers.

In ''[[PS509|Will the Truth Come Out?]]'', Cedric appeared to demand that {{adv|N}} reveal the whereabouts of the [[Gym Leader]]s Team Plasma had kidnapped. He, Black, and White teamed up to battle N. During the battle, Cedric revealed that a year ago, N broke into his lab and stole three first partner Pokémon he prepared for new Trainers. While the {{p|Snivy}} went with N and the {{p|Tepig}} was found by White, the {{p|Oshawott}} chose to stay with him, eventually evolving into a {{p|Samurott}}. Though the battle ended in N's defeat, he managed to flee without revealing anything. As N left, his Pokémon forcibly took the third Pokédex meant for Cheren and destroyed it.

In ''[[PS520|Cold Hard Truth]]'', Team Plasma launched their attack on the {{un|Pokémon League}}, surrounding the area with [[N's Castle]]. During Black's final battle against N he was assisted by Cedric, {{adv|Looker}}, and [[Leo]], who attempted to attack N's {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Zekrom}}. When their attacks failed, Cedric upgraded Black's Pokédex with information on Zekrom and {{DL|Tao trio (Adventures)|Reshiram}}. This allowed Black to figure out how Reshiram's powers worked, enabling him to defeat N.

====={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}=====
In ''[[PS541|Pink Slip]]'', Cedric, Bianca, Professor Juniper, [[Fennel]], and [[Amanita]] hid in Fennel's house in [[Striaton City]], which had been frozen by Team Plasma's flying ship, the [[Plasma Frigate]]. Fennel revealed that she discovered another dimension known as the [[Pokémon Dream World]] and hypothesized that Black may have been sent there after being sealed into the [[Light Stone]]. Hearing this, Bianca immediately decided to go to the [[Entralink]], but Fennel admitted she already sent White there to confirm her theory. The plan proved to be a success, as White managed to find and obtain the Light Stone.

In ''[[PS547|The Final Battle]]'', Cedric and Bianca traveled to [[Undella Town]], which had also been frozen by the Plasma Frigate. They attempted to break the ice covering the [[Marine Tube]]'s entrance to free Cheren and his class, who had been using the place as shelter. With the combined might of {{m|Water Pledge}}, {{m|Grass Pledge}}, and {{m|Fire Pledge}}, Bianca, Cheren, Cedric, and [[Benga]] destroyed the ice and rescued everyone. After confirming the safety of Cheren's missing students, Bianca revealed to him that Black had been freed from the Light Stone. Cedric and the others were transported to the abandoned N's Castle. The area had been set ablaze when the Plasma Frigate crashed into it, putting the Pokémon Team Plasma left behind at risk. In order to put the flames out, Cedric, Black, White, Blake, Whitley, [[Hugh]], Cheren, Bianca, and Benga combined the might of all three stages of the Unova [[first partner Pokémon]] and unleashed a triple Water, Grass, and Fire Pledge combination attack.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cedric
|stage1=Oshawott
|stage2=Dewott
|pkmn=Samurott
|type1=Water
|img=Cedric Oshawott Adventures.png
|img_size=150px
|cap=Cedric's Oshawott
|img2=Cedric Samurott Adventures.png
|epnum=PS480
|epname=At Liberty on Liberty Garden
|desc={{p|Samurott}} was originally an Oshawott that was intended to be given to starting Trainers by Cedric along with the ones given by his daughter. N liberated the other two Pokémon—one of which ended up with White—while it stayed with Cedric and eventually evolved. It appeared with Cedric when he came to help Black and White fight against N. Together with Black's Bo and White's Amanda, they managed to defeat N, only for him to escape. During the final battle against N, Samurott was used against N's Zekrom alongside {{adv|Looker}}'s {{p|Croagunk}} and Leo's {{p|Deino}}. In the final battle against new Team Plasma, it used Water Pledge with the other first partner Pokémon to put out the fire on N's Castle.

Samurott's only known move is {{m|Water Pledge}} and its Ability is {{a|Torrent}}.}}

=====Lost=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Amanda (Adventures)
|trainer=White
|pkmn=Snivy
|gender=female
|type1=Grass
|img=White Amanda Snivy.png
|cap=White's Snivy
|epnum=PS479
|epname=The Case of the Missing Pokémon
|desc={{p|Snivy}} was one of the three Pokémon that was supposed to be given to new Trainers. However, N came into the lab and liberated the Pokémon. Snivy chose to stay with N, while the Tepig ran away. Snivy eventually evolved, and ended up with White.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cedric
|main=Gigi
|pkmn=Tepig
|gender=female
|type1=Fire
|img=Cedric Tepig Adventures.png
|cap=Tepig
|epnum=PS465
|epname=Lights, Camera, Action
|desc={{p|Tepig}} was one of the three Pokémon that was supposed to be given to new Trainers. However, N came into the lab and liberated the Pokémon. Tepig ran away while Oshawott stayed with Cedric and Snivy went with N. Later, the Tepig was found by White and named [[Gigi]].}}

===Pocket Monsters BW===
[[File:Cedric Juniper PMBW.png|thumb|150px|Cedric Juniper in Pocket Monsters BW]]
Cedric Juniper has appeared in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}} manga.

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Cedric Juniper in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Legendary Treasures|Cedric Juniper|110}}|type=Supporter|expanded=Yes|enset=Legendary Treasures|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=110/113|jpset=EX Battle Boost|jpnum=093/093}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==Trivia==
* Out of the known blood relatives of [[Pokémon Professor]]s, Cedric is the only one that is older than his professor relative: {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}} are younger than [[Professor Birch]], {{ga|Blue}} and {{Daisy}} are younger than [[Professor Oak]], [[Professor Elm]]'s unnamed child is younger than him, [[Sonia]] is younger than [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[Arven]] is younger than Professors [[Professor Sada|Sada]]{{sup/9|S}} and [[Professor Turo|Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.
* When Cedric checks the {{player}}'s [[Pokédex]] in [[Mistralton City]] during their first meeting, he tells the player the number of Pokémon they have seen in the [[National Pokédex]] rather than in just the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]].
* In {{aniseries|PTS}}, Cedric shares a voice actor with {{an|Professor Oak}} in both English and Japanese. He is voiced by Oak's former voice actor, [[Stuart Zagnit]], in English, and voiced by Oak's current voice actor, [[Kenyu Horiuchi]], in Japanese.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{unova color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| アララギパパ ''Araragi-Papa''
| From アララギ ''araragi'' ({{wp|Taxus cuspidata|Japanese yew}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Latin American Spanish
| Cedric Juniper
| From ''{{wp|Juniperus cedrus}}'' (Canary Islands juniper)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Eberhard Esche
| From ''Esche'' ({{wp|Fraxinus|ash}}) and ''Eberesche'' ({{wp|Sorbus aucuparia|rowan}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Spanish
| Carrasco Encina
| From ''carrasco'' and ''encina'' (both are common names for the {{wp|Quercus ilex|holm oak}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Spruce Keteleeria
| From ''{{wp|spruce}}'' and ''{{wp|Keteleeria}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Gasparago Aralia
| From ''{{wp|Aralia}}'' and possibly ''asparago'' ({{wp|asparagus}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 주누운{{tt|박사|Baksa}} ''Dr. Ju Nu-un ''
| From 눈주목 ''nunjumok'' (dwarf Japanese yew)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 紅豆杉{{tt|博士|Bóshì}}的父親''Dr. Hóngdòushān de fùqǐn''
|rowspan="2"| From 紅豆杉 ''hóngdòushān / hùhngdáuchaam'' (yew)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 紅豆杉{{tt|博士|Boksih}}的父親Dr. ''Hùhngdáuchaam-dik fuhchān''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Araragi
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

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* [[a:Category:Cedric Juniper|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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{{Animecharacters|unova}}
{{Pocket Monsters Characters}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

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[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]
[[Category:Professors]]
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[[Category:Fathers]]

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Talk:Guyana

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== Faraway Island ==

I wouldn't connect Faraway Island to the anime-only statement that Mew's remnants were found in Guyana. Anime =/= Games. There's no proof that Faraway Island is in Guyana or anywhere near. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 08:33, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
:It's copied from the [[Faraway Island]] article. <small><span style="color:white; background-color:#007FFF">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:#007FFF; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:#007FFF">'''X'''</span></small> 15:53, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
::And its not anime only. Both Faraway Island and the Cinnabar Journals are from the games, and they state that Mew was found in Guyana. <small><span style="color:white; background-color:#007FFF">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:#007FFF; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:#007FFF">'''X'''</span></small> 15:59, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
:::Okay, then let's reverse it. What's the proof that the place from the anime is Guyana? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 16:09, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
::::It isnt mentioned (I think), though I don't feel it needs to be explicitly stated, seeing as it is blatantly obvious. <small><span style="color:white; background-color:#007FFF">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:#007FFF; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:#007FFF">'''X'''</span></small> 16:21, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

== Real-World Counterpart ==

According to Google Maps, there appear to be a couple of small, forested islands off of the coast of Guyana. Could it be reasoned that one of these could be a RL counterpart to Faraway Island? [[User:Morgil27|Morgil27]] ([[User talk:Morgil27|talk]]) 02:43, 7 September 2012 (UTC)

== Deletion ==

This article says that Guyana is never mentioned in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' (nor in [[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin|the short]]), in which case this article shouldn't imply it was. (Our [[M01]] and {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} articles do just say "Guyana", though, but I tend to believe they're just assuming, and this article is more accurate.) So, assuming Guyana isn't actually mentioned, what remains is just the [[Pokémon Mansion journals]], which I believe is hardly enough for an article (but good for the mention [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|here]]). Then, I'd say we should delete this article, and remove references to Guyana from the above mentioned articles and the template (and de-link it in the few other places we mention it). [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 16:21, 25 August 2016 (UTC)

== No references ==

Could it be [[Faraway Island]]'s Anime counterpart?
But as the real world location,Guyana is not an island but a coastal country instead.
Even we don't get any references about it in [[Mewtwo Strikes Back]].
[[User:Ash Roy|Ash Roy]] ([[User talk:Ash Roy|talk]]) 03:41, 30 January 2018 (UTC)

== Deletion (again) ==

Can we get rid of this article? ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'' never actually mentions Guyana, so most of the content in this article shouldn't really be here. The references to Guyana in {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} (I'm not sure about {{pkmn|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}, since I've not played them) are the only ones that we have in any canon, as far as I'm aware. There's simply not enough information for a full article. [[User:Dannyboy601|Dannyboy601]] ([[User talk:Dannyboy601|talk]]) 01:25, 2 June 2019 (UTC)

:This wiki has stubs for several locations that appear in the canon, many of which have less information than this article, so I don't think quantity of information is at issue here. There are also references to Guyana as Mew's location in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series, which (based on my understanding) includes information about Pokémon that is considered canon. To me, these factors make this article worth keeping. [[User:Butterfreeism|<span style="color:#625B7C">'''–Bu<span style="color:#C05751">tt<span style="color:#5A93AE">erfr</span>ee</span>ism'''</span>]] ([[User talk:Butterfreeism|talk]]) 00:50, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
::And even if it was non-canon, that doesn’t make it not notable. The Star Trek fandom spun off the non-canonical realm of the franchise into a 55,000 page wiki. Sure it might not be in Memory Alpha’s focus, but they made Beta only so it wouldn’t complicate the main stuff, that’s how notable it is. And I’m sure there are locations whose articles are sized as much as Guyana’s is here--[[User:KnightGalarie|KnightGalarie]] ([[User talk:KnightGalarie|talk]]) 02:03, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
:::I think it would make sense to delete this page. The only reference to it is in the Pokémon Mansion journals. Everything else is just speculation. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 10:57, 23 July 2020 (UTC)
::::I personally support keeping the page. Even very minor locations have received articles on Bulbapedia. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:05, 21 December 2020 (UTC)
:::::I also agree that the article should be kept. Again, there are many locations that have less information than Guyana and they have articles.-[[User:TheDeviss327|TheDeviss327]]([[User talk:TheDeviss327|Hi I'm new!]]) 16:35, 16 February 2021 (UTC)
::::::This article should definitely be kept, for the reasons stated above. [[User:Waffledogefern|Waffledogefern]] ([[User talk:Waffledogefern|talk]]) 02:54, 29 December 2021 (UTC)
:::::::Sometimes something is notable without having much to it. (There's a real world location in the Pokemon franchise established before GO, Challenge the World, and various other works flipped around and totally say there are Pokemon in the real world!? That's crazy!) And equally sometimes, an article can consist of nearly nothing and still have a purpose. Even if the anime section gets a fair trim due to those works not specifically saying South America (splitting the full stuff to a conjectural "Mew's Habitat" or something), I think this article would be about as long as Retreat Cost. And Retreat Cost is important enough to have an article even though it's extremely short. I say this is a firm keep, no matter how silly an article of about 12 sentences is. (12 sentences is longer than Retreat Cost's 9 sentences, so while my silly cap is on I'm not being facetious here and I do actually think Guyana should keep its article.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 04:59, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
{{indent}} I think this page has value, even if it could be pared down potentially. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#00d1bc">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#006699"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 05:08, 27 January 2024 (UTC)
:Alright, silly cap off. I expect the road taken is to rename this "South America", allowing the article to retain more content while still being accurately named. (I would consider South America and Guyana to be functionally equivalent in regards to what goes on this page, so more of it stands than if someone were to say references to South America don't count.) However, I think there are two possible additional steps that could be taken. One is to spend space on this page clarifying the retconiness going on, Transformers wiki style. (I'm telling you, Conceptual History sections are awesome.) That's at least two paragraphs. The other would be to increase this page's scope to "South America in the Pokémon World". At this point, the division between fiction and reality has fully been punctured, why not go all the way and populate this page with information regarding Pokémon found only in South America in Pokémon GO? Now it's a full size page with an anime section and an other media section that can afford to be short. [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 08:14, 19 February 2024 (UTC)
::Gave it a go: [[User:Salmancer/Guyana revamp]] Flipped to South America as the primary subject, and a conceptual history section joins it. [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 20:41, 23 March 2024 (UTC)
:::::::: Best would be to rename the article rather than outright deleting it. Guyana is the only given name that's been put on this location within the games. While LGPE may have removed the name and continent, the fact it didn't provide any alternative names does leave us with this canonical area without an actual name. I'm fine if it gets renamed, but I think it'd be best to preserve the page since it's still part of the lore even if the name might be outdated (and without a suitable replacement). You can merge it with Faraway island but Guyana being their original location is an objective fact, while Faraway Island remains as just an implication. {{unsigned|Kirb-Star99}}
:::Check out [https://www.pokemon.jp/special/moyadoga/mew/file5.html this promo page], which seems to contradict the idea that Guyana = Faraway Island, instead stating that Faraway Island is where Mew was left by Fuji afterwards, not where it was originally found. It is, admittedly, in-universe speculation, but I think from a meta perspective its fair to say that it's intended to be canonical. --[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:56, 5 January 2026 (UTC)

Faraway Island

2026-01-05T21:44:20Z

Jump Drive: added moyadoga information

{{Infobox location
|image=Faraway Island Mew.png
|image_size=274
|type=forest
|location_name=Faraway Island
|japanese_name=さいはてのことう
|translated_name=Utmost Island
|location=Far away from [[Hoenn]]
|region=Region{{!}}Unknown
|generation={{gen|III}}
|map=Hoenn Faraway Island Map.png
|mapname=Guyana{{!}}an unknown region
}}

'''Faraway Island''' (Japanese: '''さいはてのことう''' ''Utmost Island'') is an island far from [[Hoenn]]. It is the only known habitat of the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}} in the [[core series]] games.

==Role==
The island is only accessible in {{game|Emerald}}. Its location is marked on the [[Old Sea Map]] and [[Mr. Briney]] returns a favor to the {{player}} by helping them sail to this island on the ship moored in [[Lilycove City]].

==Sign==
[[File:Faraway Island sign artwork.png|thumb|Artwork of the sign]]
On the island is a sign with old, fading writing dated the 6th day of a month. In the English and German localizations, this month ends in "ber", while in French and Italian localizations, this month ends in "bre", suggesting any one of September, October, November or December (which end in “bre” in French and Italian). In the Japanese version, it is only known that it is a month name. In the Spanish localization, only September, November, and December could be correct, while October has a different ending (as octubre). In the Japanese version, there is a remnant of a signature, ジ (ji); this is commonly assumed to be [[Mr. Fuji]].

Promotional material suggests that this is the location where Mr. Fuji released Mew following the creation of {{p|Mewtwo}}, and is a distinct location from [[Guyana|where Mew was originally found]]<ref>https://www.pokemon.jp/special/moyadoga/mew/file5.html</ref>.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{locationcolor/med|forest}}; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | English
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Japanese
|- style="background:#fff"
| <ab>The writing is fading as if it was
written a long time ago…

“…ber, 6th day
If any human…sets foot here…
again…et it be a kindhearted pers…
…ith that hope, I depar…”</ab>
| lang="ja" | <ab>なんねんも　まえに　かかれたような
ふるい　かきおきが　ある‥‥

‥‥がつ　６か
ここに　たちいる　にんげ‥‥が
ふたたび　‥‥らわれると　すれば
こころ　やさし‥‥で　あらんことを
‥‥こに　その　ねがいを　しるし
この　‥‥を　あとにする

‥‥ジ</ab>
|}{{-}}

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|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | German
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | French
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Italian
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Spanish
|- style="background:#fff"
| lang="de" | <ab>
...ber,6.Tag Sollte jemals wieder ein Mensch... seinen Fuß auf die Insel... ffe, dass es ein weichherziger Mens... .it dieser Hoffnung gehe i...</ab>
| lang="fr" | <ab>
...bre...6...jou... Si un humain devai...poser à nouveau le pied...cette île, que ce soit...personne de coeur... Dans cet espoir, je m'en vai...</ab>
| lang="it" | <ab>
... bre, 6° giorno Se un umano... dovesse sbarcare qui... di nuovo... he sia una persona giust... ...on tale speranza, vi lasc...</ab>
| lang="es" | <ab>
Día 6 de ...mbre. Si un huma... vuelve aqu... alguna vez ...guro que tend... gran coraz... ...on esa esper..., me march...</ab>
|}

==Special encounters==
Mew is initially hiding in the {{DL|tall grass|long grass}} and needs to be tracked down in order to be encountered. Its tail will occasionally appear out of the grass to mark its location. If the player uses {{m|Cut}} to remove the grass before battling Mew, it will disappear with the message "The feeling of being watched faded...". If this happens, or if the encounter ends due to [[escape|fleeing]] or the use of a move to escape (e.g. {{m|Roar}}, {{m|Teleport}}, etc.), leaving and re-entering the forest causes Mew to respawn. If defeated, it will respawn after entering the [[Hall of Fame]].

This Mew is treated as having been met in a [[fateful encounter]]. This is not visible in the Generation III games, only becoming visible when [[transfer]]red to a later generation; in Generation III, this flag is instead used to prevent Mew from [[obedience|disobeying]] the player and allows it to be traded.

{{Pokémon
| caption = '''Emerald'''
| gen = 3
| game = Emerald
| ndex = 0151
| pokemon = Mew
| type1 = Psychic
| ability = Synchronize
| level = 30
| move1 = Pound
| move1type = Normal
| move2 = Transform
| move2type = Normal
| move3 = Mega Punch
| move3type = Normal
| move4 = Metronome
| move4type = Normal
}}

==Layout==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Entrance
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Interior
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! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| [[File:Faraway Island exterior.png|181px]]
| [[File:Faraway Island interior.png|272px]]
|-
| colspan=3 style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |  
|}

==Music==
The background music played here is ''[[Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Abandoned Ship]]'', like in [[Southern Island]], another {{pkmn2|event}} location accessible in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. When {{pkmn|battle|battling}} {{p|Mew}}, the theme played is ''[[Pokémon Black 2 & Pokémon White 2: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Mew)]]''.

==In animation==
[[File:Faraway Island anime.png|thumb|250px|Faraway Island in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Faraway Island Map anime.png|thumb|left|250px|A map of Faraway Island]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
Unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, Faraway Island is home to other Pokémon species rather than just Mew in {{aniseries|PTS}}, notably housing a population of {{cat|Fossil Pokémon}}.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
Faraway Island was first mentioned, although not by name, in ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', where [[Danika]] revealed that it was the location of Table Mountain, the largest mountain in the world in terms of surface area and the place where [[Project Mew]] would conduct their search for the [[Mythical Pokémon]] their research team was named after. Due to the intense storms around the island, their search mission would take place during the brief clear window between the wet and dry seasons.

Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'', when Danika, [[Quillon]], [[Horace]], [[Goh]], and {{Gary}} arrived there in order to begin their search for {{an|Mew}}. While ascending Table Mountain, their electronics suddenly stopped working and the group was split up when their climbing rope was snapped by a {{p|Skarmory}}. Due to their [[Poké Ball]]s also being disabled, the number of Pokémon the groups could use became limited to their few [[walking Pokémon]]. As the two groups traversed through the island's caves and fought off the [[wild Pokémon]] in their way in order to reach each other again, they were suddenly confronted by a {{p|Groudon}} and a {{p|Kyogre}}.

In the [[JN134|next episode]], the Chasers managed to drive Groudon and Kyogre off and reunite, though it soon turned out that the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] had actually been a {{m|transform}}ed Mew the entire time. After experiencing a vision of the history of the universe and regaining the ability to use their electronic devices, the Chasers started battling Mew, but were hopelessly outmatched. Mew only stopped attacking them when Goh expressed his gratitude towards it for having inspired him to come this far to meet it again. The Mythical Pokémon then proceeded to heal everyone who had gotten injured in the battle, before teleporting the Chasers at the foot of the mountain, briefly appearing on Goh's palm before the wet season started, ending Project Mew's expedition on the island.

====Pokémon seen on Faraway Island====
{| style="margin:auto; width: 100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Yanma|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Yanma|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Slakoth|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Normal|disp=Slakoth|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vivillon|Faraway Island Yanma Slakoth Vivillon.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Vivillon|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Vileplume|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Vileplume|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Gloom|Faraway Island Vileplume Gloom.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Gloom|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swellow|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Swellow|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Toucannon|Faraway Island Swellow Toucannon.png|Normal|Flying|disp=Toucannon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Sandile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Ground|Dark|disp=Sandile|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Totodile|Faraway Island Sandile Totodile.png|Water|disp=Totodile|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Swampert|Faraway Island Swampert.png|Water|Ground|disp=Swampert|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Skarmory|Faraway Island Skarmory.png|Steel|Flying|disp=Skarmory|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Carbink|Faraway Island Carbink.png|Rock|Fairy|disp=Carbink|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Rattata|Faraway Island Rattata.png|Normal|disp=Rattata|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Roggenrola|Faraway Island Roggenrola.png|Rock|disp=Roggenrola|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Zubat|Faraway Island Zubat.png|Poison|Flying|disp=Zubat|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lileep|Faraway Island Lileep.png|Rock|Grass|disp=Lileep|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Shieldon|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Shieldon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Anorith|Faraway Island Shieldon Anorith.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Anorith|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Cranidos|Faraway Island Cranidos.png|Rock|disp=Cranidos|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrunt|Faraway Island Tyrunt.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrunt|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Mew|Mew anime.png|Psychic|disp=Mew|link=Mew (anime)}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Kabutops|Faraway Island Kabutops.png|Rock|Water|disp=Kabutops|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Aerodactyl|Faraway Island Aerodactyl.png|Rock|Flying|disp=Aerodactyl|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Lunatone|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Lunatone|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Solrock|Faraway Island Lunatone Solrock.png|Rock|Psychic|disp=Solrock|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Bastiodon|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|Steel|disp=Bastiodon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Rampardos|Faraway Island Bastiodon Rampardos.png|Rock|disp=Rampardos|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Tyrantrum|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Dragon|disp=Tyrantrum|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Faraway Island|Armaldo|Faraway Island Tyrantrum Armaldo.png|Rock|Bug|disp=Armaldo|link=no}}
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Faraway Island Adventures.png|thumb|230px|Faraway Island in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}====
Faraway Island first appeared in ''[[PS294|Mewtwo and Mew Too]]'', in which [[Mr. Briney]] reported to [[Ultima]] that he managed to find the island without the [[Old Sea Map]], much to Ultima's astonishment. He also told her that {{adv|Mew}} had been there, but it was alarmed by his presence and flew away.

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
In ''[[PS335|The Final Battle VIII]]'', {{adv|Emerald}} calmed all the [[rental Pokémon]] that had been rampaging at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} due to [[Guile Hideout]]'s influence by using pellets with soil from the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s birthplace. {{adv|Gold}} explained he was able to affect many different Pokémon using the same soil because it was taken from the home of {{p|Mew}}, who is said to possess the genes of all Pokémon.
{{-}}

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|forest}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
|zh_yue=邊境的小島 ''{{tt|Bīngíng dīk Síudóu|Bordered Small Island}}''
|zh_cmn=邊境的小島 / 边境的小岛 ''{{tt|Biānjìng de Xiǎodǎo|Bordered Small Island}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Taiwan and Mainland China (Jilin new edition))}}<br>最边缘孤岛 ''{{tt|Zuì Biānyuán Gūdǎo|Island on the Edge}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Mainland China (Jilin old edition))}}
|cs=Předaleký ostrov
|fi=Kaukainen Saari
|fr=Île Lointaine
|de=Ferneiland
|it=Isola Suprema
|ko=머나먼 고도 ''Faraway Island''
|pl=Odległa Wyspa
|pt=Ilha Remota
|es=Isla Suprema
|vi=Đảo Tận Cùng
}}

==Related articles==
{{hoenn|cat=no}}
{{legendarylocations|hoenn}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

[[de:Ferneiland]]
[[es:Isla Suprema]]
[[fr:Île Lointaine]]
[[it:Isola Suprema]]
[[ja:さいはてのことう]]
[[zh:边境的小岛]]

User talk:Jump Drive

2026-01-05T19:19:59Z

Jump Drive: /* Editing comments */ Reply

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== Your pokemon to real world map ==

Thank you for making a comprehensive map for the regions. May I suggest some fixes to your map?<br/>
1. I think it should be clear on which regions are from the main series, side series and spin off series. <br/>
2. For the Japanese regions, rather than using prefectures as the borders of the regions, I think it'd be better if you'd use a general border line for them (it's usually not clear where the borders of the regions are in universe except Kanto/Johto). Fiore for example, looks big in comparison to the in game map.<br/>
3. For Sinnoh, please include the disputed Kunashir island and the surrounding islands if necessary for the Pokemon league.<br/>
4. Places like Unova and Kitakami, isn't that massive in terms of location as shown on your map. I think it'd be best as "pin points" or something similar if it's too small. (Unova doesn't extend through the whole of New York, but only the New York Metro area for example. And Kitakami is centered in a mountain in Aomori.<br/>
5. Paldea on the map doesn't include the Catalonia area. Instead, it is inaccessible in game and in the in game map.<br/>
6. Orre extends a bit more into California/Baja California.<br/>
7. I don't think showing US state borders nor the Japanese Prefectures is relevant for the map. I think generally, maps showing US state borders is to- US-centric. I think it's best to leave it as country borders as a good middle ground.<br/>
Generally, I think it's best to make it similar to what is shown in game/official map art etc.<br/>
Again, thank you for making the map. I think it's mostly well done. [[User:Pipcrew|Pipcrew]] ([[User talk:Pipcrew|talk]]) 10:14, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

== Editing comments ==

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As for the experimental table you're working on there, it may be better for you to move it to a {{bp|Userspace policy|user page}} or [[Draft:Drafts|draft]] so it can be worked on independently from the talk page - feel free to link to it from there. Thanks, and let me know if you have any questions. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#2295c5">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#c36bd4"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 15:48, 5 January 2026 (UTC)

:my bad, I have a bad habit of posting something, immediately realizing I need to make a small edit, and then after that edit immediately spotting ''another'' thing I need to change. If I'd realized how many edits I was going to end up making I definitely would have made a sandbox page but oh well. I'll try to avoid doing it again in future (honestly just properly proofreading before i hit submit would get rid of at least half of the edits) - [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 19:19, 5 January 2026 (UTC)

Template:Regions

2026-01-05T14:24:44Z

Jump Drive: Separating out the non-regions and adding the rest of the primary settings, not the best at tables so this might be a little ugly

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| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Orre]]
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| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Lental]]
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:transparent; style="padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Kitakami]] • [[Pasio]] • [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]] • [[Puzzle Continent]]
|-
| style="padding:3px;" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">'''Sovereign states: '''[[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>'''Ancient civilizations: '''[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Rota]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br>'''Other: ''' [[Guyana]] • [[Sinjoh Ruins]] • [[Diamond Domain]] • [[Amber Castle]]</span>
|-
{| class="roundy expandable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px; width: calc(100% - 6px);" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
! colspan="2" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}}; border-radius: 8px" | Other primary settings
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[White City]] • [[Pokétopia]] • [[Dream World]] • [[Interdream Zone]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Carmonte Island]] • [[Aeos Island]]<br> [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Hoppy Town]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Game Store]] • [[Pokémon Art Academy (institution)|Pokémon Art Academy]] • [[Pokémon_Café_ReMix#The_Café|The Café]]<br>[[Pokémon Garden]] • [[Camp Pokémon]] • [[Pokémon Playhouse]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}<br>{{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Toyland]]<br>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world: }}'''[[Air Continent]] • [[Grass Continent]] • [[Mist Continent]]<br>[[Water Continent]] • [[Sand Continent]] • [[Sea of Wonders]] • [[Mystery Continent]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[New Island]] • [[Shamouti Island]] • [[Greenfield]] • [[Arborville]] • [[Alto Mare]] • [[Forina]]<br>[[LaRousse City]] • [[Alamos Town]] • [[Michina Town]] • [[Crown City]] • [[Eindoak Town]]<br>[[Roshan City]] • [[New Tork City]] • [[Dahara City]] • [[Fula City]] • [[Forest of Okoya]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Pokémon Resort]] • [[Paldea Postal Service]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}} • [[Holon]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon manga|Manga}} & {{color2|000|Pokémon books|Books}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Pokémon world (PMTA)]] • [[School (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)|School]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px;" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">[[Template:Stadium Series|Stadium 1 locations]] • [[Template:Trozei Locations|Trozei locations]] • [[Template:Pokéwalker|Pokéwalker routes]]<br>[[Template:Typing Adventure locations|Typing Adventure locations]] • [[Template:Battle Trozei Zones|Battle Trozei zones]] • [[Template:Shuffle locations|Shuffle locations]] • [[Template:Pokémon Sleep islands|Sleep islands]]<br>'''Rumble locations: '''[[Template:Rumble Locations|Rumble]] • [[Template:Rumble U locations|Rumble U]] • [[Template:Rumble World locations|Rumble World]] • [[Template:Rumble Rush locations|Rumble Rush]]</span>
|}
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|} <includeonly>[[Category:Regions]]</includeonly><noinclude>[[Category:Navigation templates]]</noinclude>

Template talk:Regions

2026-01-05T14:20:01Z

Jump Drive: /* This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations */

Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

Fundamentally this template is grouping together 3 separate concepts, locations referred to as Regions, locations that act as the primary setting of a piece of pokemon media, and locations that are seemingly politically independent. I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making the table bloated and less usable, as well as looking ridiculous to new users.

If we want to keep the primary locations I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Kanto]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Battle Zone]] • [[Hisui]])<br>[[Unova]] ([[Blueberry Academy]]) • [[Kalos]] ([[Lumiose City]] • [[Hyperspace Lumiose]])<br>[[Alola]] • [[Galar]] ([[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]]) • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Lental]]
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:transparent; style="padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Kitakami]] • [[Pasio]] • [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]] • [[Puzzle Continent]]
|-
| style="padding:3px;" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">'''Sovereign states: '''[[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>'''Ancient civilizations: '''[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Rota]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br>'''Other: ''' [[Guyana]] • [[Sinjoh Ruins]] • [[Diamond Domain]] • [[Amber Castle]]</span>
|-
{| class="roundy expandable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px; width: calc(100% - 6px);" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
! colspan="2" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}}; border-radius: 8px" | Other primary settings
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[White City]] • [[Pokétopia]] • [[Dream World]] • [[Interdream Zone]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Carmonte Island]] • [[Aeos Island]]<br> [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Hoppy Town]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Game Store]] • [[Pokémon Art Academy (institution)|Pokémon Art Academy]] • [[Pokémon_Café_ReMix#The_Café|The Café]]<br>[[Pokémon Garden]] • [[Camp Pokémon]] • [[Pokémon Playhouse]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}<br>{{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Toyland]]<br>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world: }}'''[[Air Continent]] • [[Grass Continent]] • [[Mist Continent]]<br>[[Water Continent]] • [[Sand Continent]] • [[Sea of Wonders]] • [[Mystery Continent]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[New Island]] • [[Shamouti Island]] • [[Greenfield]] • [[Arborville]] • [[Alto Mare]] • [[Forina]]<br>[[LaRousse City]] • [[Alamos Town]] • [[Michina Town]] • [[Crown City]] • [[Eindoak Town]]<br>[[Roshan City]] • [[New Tork City]] • [[Dahara City]] • [[Fula City]] • [[Forest of Okoya]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Pokémon Resort]] • [[Paldea Postal Service]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}} • [[Holon]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon manga|Manga}} & {{color2|000|Pokémon books|Books}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Pokémon world (PMTA)]] • [[School (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)|School]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px;" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">[[Template:Stadium Series|Stadium 1 locations]] • [[Template:Trozei Locations|Trozei locations]] • [[Template:Pokéwalker|Pokéwalker routes]]<br>[[Template:Typing Adventure locations|Typing Adventure locations]] • [[Template:Battle Trozei Zones|Battle Trozei zones]] • [[Template:Shuffle locations|Shuffle locations]] • [[Template:Pokémon Sleep islands|Sleep islands]]<br>'''Rumble locations: '''[[Template:Rumble Locations|Rumble]] • [[Template:Rumble U locations|Rumble U]] • [[Template:Rumble World locations|Rumble World]] • [[Template:Rumble Rush locations|Rumble Rush]]</span>
|}
|}
|}

At first I only included the regions officially referred to as regions in the top table but I figured people would still want Kitakami and the Orange Islands included so I added them to See also along with the other regions-in-all-but-name. I also kept all of the core series primary locations in brackets in the main table because... well because I think people would complain otherwise tbh. I dunno I guess when you're having to make personal judgements on what deserves to be included or not that always leads to edit wars, but at the very least ''something'' has to change from the current template and I think this is a decent compromise [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

Template talk:Regions

2026-01-05T14:18:45Z

Jump Drive: /* This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations */

Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

Fundamentally this template is grouping together 3 separate concepts, locations referred to as Regions, locations that act as the primary setting of a piece of pokemon media, and locations that are seemingly politically independent. I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making the table bloated and less usable, as well as looking ridiculous to new users.

If we want to keep the primary locations I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Kanto]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Battle Zone]] • [[Hisui]])<br>[[Unova]] ([[Blueberry Academy]]) • [[Kalos]] ([[Lumiose City]] • [[Hyperspace Lumiose]])<br>[[Alola]] • [[Galar]] ([[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]]) • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Lental]]
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background:transparent; style="padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Kitakami]] • [[Pasio]] • [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]] • [[Puzzle Continent]]
|-
| style="padding:3px;" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">'''Sovereign states: '''[[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>'''Ancient civilizations: '''[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Rota]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br>'''Other: ''' [[Guyana]] • [[Sinjoh Ruins]] • [[Diamond Domain]] • [[Amber Castle]]</span>
|-
{| class="roundy expandable" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px; width: calc(100% - 6px);" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
! colspan="2" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}}; border-radius: 8px" | Other primary settings
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[White City]] • [[Pokétopia]] • [[Dream World]] • [[Interdream Zone]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Carmonte Island]] • [[Aeos Island]]<br> [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Hoppy Town]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Game Store]] • [[Pokémon Art Academy (institution)|Pokémon Art Academy]] • [[Pokémon_Café_ReMix#The_Café|The Café]]<br>[[Pokémon Garden]] • [[Camp Pokémon]] • [[Pokémon Playhouse]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}<br>{{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Toyland]]<br>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world: }}'''[[Air Continent]] • [[Grass Continent]] • [[Mist Continent]]<br>[[Water Continent]] • [[Sand Continent]] • [[Sea of Wonders]] • [[Mystery Continent]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[New Island]] • [[Shamouti Island]] • [[Greenfield]] • [[Arborville]] • [[Alto Mare]] • [[Forina]]<br>[[LaRousse City]] • [[Alamos Town]] • [[Michina Town]] • [[Crown City]] • [[Eindoak Town]]<br>[[Roshan City]] • [[New Tork City]] • [[Dahara City]] • [[Fula City]] • [[Forest of Okoya]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Pokémon Resort]] • [[Paldea Postal Service]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}} • [[Holon]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon manga|Manga}} & {{color2|000|Pokémon books|Books}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border-bottom: 1px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}};" | [[Pokémon world (PMTA)]] • [[School (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)|School]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px;" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">[[Template:Stadium Series|Stadium 1 locations]] • [[Template:Trozei Locations|Trozei locations]] • [[Template:Pokéwalker|Pokéwalker routes]]<br>[[Template:Typing Adventure locations|Typing Adventure locations]] • [[Template:Battle Trozei Zones|Battle Trozei zones]] • [[Template:Shuffle locations|Shuffle locations]] • [[Template:Pokémon Sleep islands|Sleep islands]]<br>'''Rumble locations: '''[[Template:Rumble Locations|Rumble]] • [[Template:Rumble U locations|Rumble U]] • [[Template:Rumble World locations|Rumble World]] • [[Template:Rumble Rush locations|Rumble Rush]]</span>
|}
|}
|}

At first I only included the regions officially referred to as regions in the top table but I figured people would still want Kitakami, Pasio, and the anime Islands included so I added them to See also. I also kept all of the core series primary locations in brackets in the main table because... well because I think people would complain otherwise tbh. I dunno I guess when you're having to make personal judgements on what deserves to be included or not that always leads to edit wars, but at the very least ''something'' has to change from the current template and I think this is a decent compromise [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

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Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making it look ridiculous.

Additionally this isn't even every primary location, the [[Pokémon Resort]] from [[Pokémon Concierge]] isn't included for example (and that's not me saying it should be added, my point is that there is just too much ''stuff'' for this to actually be a complete list of primary settings if we include every piece of Pokemon media, it would end up bloated, or well more bloated anyway)

Fundamentally this template is grouping together 3 separate concepts, locations referred to as Regions, locations that act as the primary setting of a piece of pokemon media, and locations that are seemingly politically independent. If we want to keep the primary locations I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Kanto]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Battle Zone]] • [[Hisui]]) • [[Unova]]<br>[[Kalos]] • [[Alola]] • [[Galar]] • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Lental]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">'''Sovereign states: '''[[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>'''Ancient civilizations: '''[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Rota]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br>'''Other: '''[[Puzzle Continent]] • [[Guyana]] • [[Sinjoh Ruins]]</span>
|}
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | Other primary locations
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px; width: calc(100% - 6px);" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]] • [[Kitakami]]<br>[[Blueberry Academy]] • [[Lumiose City]] ([[Hyperspace Lumiose|Hyperspace]])
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[White City]] • [[Pokétopia]] • [[Dream World]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | Maybe the movie locations? Theres a lot though
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pokémon Resort]] • Probably more here
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pasio]] • [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Aeos Island]] • [[Carmonte Island]]<br> [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}<br>{{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Toyland]]<br>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world: }}'''[[Air Continent]] • [[Grass Continent]] • [[Mist Continent]]<br>[[Water Continent]] • [[Sand Continent]] • [[Sea of Wonders]] • [[Mystery Continent]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}} • [[Holon]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''Unnamed areas'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none; margin: 1px" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">[[Template:Shuffle locations|Shuffle locations]] • [[Template:Trozei Locations|Trozei locations]] • [[Template:Typing Adventure locations|Typing Adventure locations]] • [[Template:Pokémon Sleep islands|Sleep islands]]<br>'''Rumble locations: '''[[Template:Rumble Locations|Rumble]] • [[Template:Rumble U locations|Rumble U]] • [[Template:Rumble World locations|Rumble World]] • [[Template:Rumble Rush locations|Rumble Rush]]<br>Definitely missing some here, make sure to search [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Navigation_templates]</span>
|}
|}

Still this does cause the issues of edge cases again, I tried to keep only the locations officially referred to as regions at the top, though I'm not sure if the Orange/Decolore Islands should actually be there, I'd have to check. Also the Sevii Islands and Battle Zone are kinda unclear if they are separate from their region so I just left them there in brackets.

I dunno, maybe this is just a problem without a clear solution. At the very least, I do think that there should be some separation or even the removal of the blatantly non-region inclusions such as [[Mintale Town]] and [[Think Town]] (I would have said [[Ryme City]] but while in the games it just seems like a normal city in the movie it actually seems more like a city state so... edge cases! Edge cases everywhere!) (honestly I've edited this post a bunch over the last couple hours, I think this is as good as I can get this table tonight I am tired, sorry if this post sounds a little aggressive lol) [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

Template:Regions

2026-01-05T00:07:06Z

Jump Drive: Added Toyland, Lumiose City (+Hyperspace), Pokétopia Pokémon Resort

Template talk:Regions

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Jump Drive: /* This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations */

Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making it look ridiculous.

Additionally this isn't even every primary location, the [[Pokémon Resort]] from [[Pokémon Concierge]] isn't included for example (and that's not me saying it should be added, my point is that there is just too much ''stuff'' for this to actually be a complete list of primary settings if we include every piece of Pokemon media, it would end up bloated, or well more bloated anyway)

Fundamentally this template is grouping together 3 separate concepts, locations referred to as Regions, locations that act as the primary setting of a piece of pokemon media, and locations that are seemingly politically independent. If we want to keep the primary locations I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Kanto]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Battle Zone]] • [[Hisui]]) • [[Unova]]<br>[[Kalos]] • [[Alola]] • [[Galar]] • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Lental]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">'''Sovereign states: '''[[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>'''Ancient civilizations: '''[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Rota]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br>'''Other: '''[[Puzzle Continent]] • [[Guyana]]</span>
|}
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | Other primary locations
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px; width: calc(100% - 6px);" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]] • [[Kitakami]]<br>[[Blueberry Academy]] • [[Lumiose City]] ([[Hyperspace Lumiose|Hyperspace]])
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[White City]] • [[Pokétopia]] • [[Dream World]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | Maybe the movie locations? Theres a lot though
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pokémon Resort]] • Probably more here
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pasio]] • [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Aeos Island]] • [[Carmonte Island]]<br> [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}<br>{{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Toyland]]<br>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world: }}'''[[Air Continent]] • [[Grass Continent]] • [[Mist Continent]]<br>[[Water Continent]] • [[Sand Continent]] • [[Sea of Wonders]] • [[Mystery Continent]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}} • [[Holon]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''Unnamed areas'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none; margin: 1px" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">[[Template:Shuffle locations|Shuffle locations]] • [[Template:Trozei Locations|Trozei locations]] • [[Template:Typing Adventure locations|Typing Adventure locations]] • [[Template:Pokémon Sleep islands|Sleep islands]]<br>'''Rumble locations: '''[[Template:Rumble Locations|Rumble]] • [[Template:Rumble U locations|Rumble U]] • [[Template:Rumble World locations|Rumble World]] • [[Template:Rumble Rush locations|Rumble Rush]]<br>Definitely missing some here, make sure to search [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Navigation_templates]</span>
|}
|}

Still this does cause the issues of edge cases again, I tried to keep only the locations officially referred to as regions at the top, though I'm not sure if the Orange/Decolore Islands should actually be there, I'd have to check. Also the Sevii Islands and Battle Zone are kinda unclear if they are separate from their region so I just left them there in brackets.

I dunno, maybe this is just a problem without a clear solution. At the very least, I do think that there should be some separation or even the removal of the blatantly non-region inclusions such as [[Mintale Town]] and [[Think Town]] (I would have said [[Ryme City]] but while in the games it just seems like a normal city in the movie it actually seems more like a city state so... edge cases! Edge cases everywhere!) (honestly I've edited this post a bunch over the last couple hours, I think this is as good as I can get this table tonight I am tired, sorry if this post sounds a little aggressive lol) [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

Template talk:Regions

2026-01-04T23:37:56Z

Jump Drive: /* This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations */

Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making it look ridiculous.

Additionally this isn't even every primary location, the [[Pokémon Resort]] from [[Pokémon Concierge]] isn't included for example (and that's not me saying it should be added, my point is that there is just too much ''stuff'' for this to actually be a complete list of primary settings if we include every piece of Pokemon media, it would end up bloated, or well more bloated anyway)

Personally I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Kanto]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Battle Zone]] • [[Hisui]]) • [[Unova]]<br>[[Kalos]] • [[Alola]] • [[Galar]] • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Lental]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">'''Sovereign states: '''[[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>'''Ancient civilizations: '''[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Rota]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br>'''Other: '''[[Puzzle Continent]] • [[Guyana]]</span>
|}
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | Other primary locations
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]] • [[Kitakami]]<br>[[Blueberry Academy]] • [[Lumiose City]] ([[Hyperspace Lumiose|Hyperspace]])
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[White City]] • [[Pokétopia]] • [[Dream World]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | Maybe the movie locations? Theres a lot though
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pokémon Resort]] • Probably more here
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pasio]] • [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Aeos Island]] • [[Carmonte Island]]<br> [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}<br>{{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Toyland]]<br>'''{{color2|000|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world: }}'''[[Air Continent]] • [[Grass Continent]] • [[Mist Continent]]<br>[[Water Continent]] • [[Sand Continent]] • [[Sea of Wonders]] • [[Mystery Continent]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}} • [[Holon]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''Unnamed Regions'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none; margin: 1px" | <span style="font-size:90%; line-height:1.0em;">[[Template:Shuffle locations|Shuffle locations]] • [[Template:Trozei Locations|Trozei locations]] • [[Template:Typing Adventure locations|Typing Adventure locations]] • [[Template:Pokémon Sleep islands|Sleep islands]]<br>'''Rumble locations: '''[[Template:Rumble Locations|Rumble]] • [[Template:Rumble U locations|Rumble U]] • [[Template:Rumble World locations|Rumble World]] • [[Template:Rumble Rush locations|Rumble Rush]]<br>Definitely missing some here, make sure to search [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Navigation_templates]</span>
|}
|}

Still this does cause the issues of edge cases again, [[TCG Islands]] and [[Holon]] are definitely hard to call regions, and the status of the [[Sevii Islands]] is pretty inconsistent. No one really wants to try and act as the arbiter of what is and isn't a region (that just leads to edit wars). We could just go off of official sources I guess? Thats probably least controversal, only include areas officially referred to as regions in the region section, I'd have to do research on which those are (and that doesn't solve the Sevii issue).

I dunno, maybe this is just a problem without a clear solution. Fundamentally this table is grouping together 3 separate concepts, locations referred to as Regions, locations that act as the primary setting of a piece of pokemon media, and locations that are seemingly politically independent. At the very least, I do think that there should be some separation or even the removal of the blatantly non-region inclusions such as [[Mintale Town]] and [[Think Town]] (I would have said [[Ryme City]] but while in the games it just seems like a normal city in the movie it actually seems more like a city state so... edge cases! Edge cases everywhere!) [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

Region

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{{samename|regions used for region-locking|Software region}}
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[[File:RegionsMoviesMap ReUpload.jpg|thumb|350px|A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, along with the Sevii Islands and the Orange Islands, from the {{pkmn|animated series}}'s [[M10|10th anniversary]]]]
A '''region''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|地方|chihō}}''' ''region'') is an organized area of the [[Pokémon world]]. There are at most eighteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon [[canon]]s.

==Terminology==
"Region" is writen with a capital "R" in [[Hidenori Kusaka]]'s message from [[Pokémon Adventures volume 22]]:

* ''"The fourth Pokémon Adventures story arc ends here, but the [[Hoenn]] '''Region''' will reappear in other major stories in the future."''

==In the core series games==
Nine regions have appeared in the [[core series]] of [[Pokémon games]]. They are, in order of appearance: [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] (formerly [[Hisui]]), [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts.

Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own [[Pokémon League]], which includes eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except Johto, which shares the [[Indigo League]] with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the [[island challenge]] and only recently created a {{al|Pokémon League}}. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a [[Pokémon Professor]] who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out [[first partner Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous team]] operating within the region that uses Pokémon to further its goals.

Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture.

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] explains that Sinnoh, Kanto, and Hoenn are part of a larger country, whose name has yet to be revealed.<ref>[[Professor Oak/Quotes#Diamond, Pearl and Platinum|Professor Oak]]: ''"[...] This is [[Pal Park]]! Pokémon from around the country can be brought here. In other words, Pokémon from places like [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]]. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]])</ref> Due to Johto being Kanto's neighboring region, it could be assumed that Johto is also a part of this country. This concept is similar to the {{wp|regions of Japan}}, which the Pokémon world has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|modeled after]], and from which the Pokémon world's Kanto region takes its name. Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar and Paldea are known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country. However, the [[National Pokédex]] in Unova and Kalos contains all of the Pokémon from the first four main regions, which implies that either they are in the same nation or Professors from these six regions are collaborating. Additionally, [[Kitakami]] is stated to be in the East. [[Malie City]] in the Alola region was built by people who previously lived in Kanto and Johto and is also stated to have Eastern influence. The midway between Johto and Sinnoh/Hisui lies the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], being described as an entire location in [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]].

[[Blueberry Academy]], located in Unova, has a [[Terarium]] that contains four different biomes based on different regions and locations. The [[Coastal Biome]] in particular is based on environments and ecosystems located in Alola, allowing Alolan Pokémon to thrive there.

===Other locations===
There are similar places in the [[Pokémon world]] which are technically not called "regions", but share similarities in terms of in-game mechanics with regions, some of which even have their own regional [[Pokédex]]es. Examples include the [[Sevii Islands]], the [[Isle of Armor]], the [[Crown Tundra]], and [[Kitakami]] (officially referred to as "the land of Kitakami").

The Sevii Islands are located south of the [[Kanto]] region. The Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra are part of the [[Galar]] region. The land of Kitakami is mentioned to be located in the East and is far enough from [[Paldea]] that traveling to it from there requires both a plane and a bus.

===Unnamed locations===
Many locations go unnamed. These locations can be other regions that certain Pokémon may have originated from, or locations described with an unknown origin or description.
;Pokédex entries and biology
* {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} are confirmed to not be native to [[Alola]] and arrived from somewhere else in cargo ships.<ref>{{an|Rotom Pokédex}}: ''"[...] Long ago, [Rattata and Raticate] came here to the [[Alola]]n islands aboard cargo ships, and eventually grew into the Pokémon we see today. [...]"'' (''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'')</ref>
* {{p|Exeggutor}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} reveal that it originally lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...]'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref>
* {{p|Corphish}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}} reveal that it was originally a foreign Pokémon that was imported to [[Hoenn]] as a pet.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]])</ref>
* {{p|Gible}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} reveal that it once lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''It once lived in the tropics. [...]'' ({{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}})</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} reveals that Gible's original home is much hotter than [[Alola]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Its original home is an area much hotter than Alola. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref>
* {{p|Yungoos}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{p|Gumshoos}}'s entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} reveal that they did not originally live in Alola and were imported from another region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''[...] It did not originally live in Alola but was imported from another region.'' ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Although it wasn't originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun]])</ref>
* All [[Ultra Beast]]s, as well as {{p|Cosmog}}'s evolutionary line and {{p|Necrozma}} all live in alternative universes that can be traveled to and from [[Ultra Space]] via [[Ultra Wormhole]]s.
** The home of the Ultra Beast {{p|Guzzlord}}, the [[Ultra Ruin]], appears to be an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}}'s version of the Alola region. There, a futuristic version of [[Hau'oli City]] lies in ruins and is only inhabited by a man in a Guzzlord-themed suit. According to the man, the people of this world fled to other planets as breathing too much of the air in the area is dangerous.<ref>A partially readable sign in [[Ultra Ruin]] saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the [[Hau'oli City]] Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - ''Serving the city's every need!''). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.</ref>
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that there are legends of a cyclopic giant, a Gigantamaxed Melmetal, in a distant land.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy.'' ([[Pokémon HOME]])</ref> Ancient texts found by [[Professor Oak]] reveal that the people there worshipped Melmetal and, after its death, built the [[Mystery Box]]es to keep the Meltan it turned into safe until one would evolve into a new Melmetal. Similarly to [[Galar]], the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon seems to occur there as well.
* {{p|Eiscue}} is stated to have arrived in the Galar and [[Paldea]] regions by drifting on ocean currents from a more frigid area in Pokédex entries from {{g|Sword}} and {{g|Violet}}, respectively.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry [Ice Face]: ''It drifted in on the flow of ocean waters from a frigid place. [...]'' ({{g|Sword}})</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry [Ice Face]: ''[...] This species rode here on ocean currents from a cold, faraway land.'' ({{g|Violet}})</ref>
* {{p|Copperajah}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that it came from another region to work with humans in Galar.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it was brought to [[Paldea]] from a different region, which may or may not be the same as the one mentioned in its Pokémon Sword entry.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* {{fd|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} reveals that it lives in the mountains of a distant region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])</ref> The same region is also mentioned in the Pokémon Sword and Shield website as {{p|Kubfu}}'s original home.
* {{p|Quaxly}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it migrated to Paldea from a different region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* All [[Paradox Pokémon]], including the [[Paradox duo]] are all implied to come from parallel timelines that can be accessed by [[Professor Sada]]'s{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]'s{{sup/9|V}} "[[time machine]]". They're implied to be in a prehistoric{{sup/9|S}}/futuristic{{sup/9|V}}-like era.

;Other mentions
* In an old [[Kalos]] legend written in the [[Tower of Mastery]], it's revealed that a [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] with a {{p|Lucario}} arrived in Kalos from somewhere else long ago and found two [[Key Stone|strange]] [[Mega Stone|stones]], which caused the Lucario to be the very first Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] in history.
* In [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]], a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the [[Sinjoh Ruins|ruins of same name]] are located, somewhere around the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.<ref>[[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]]: ''"[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref>
* In the [[treasures of ruin]]'s story told by [[Raifort]], it's revealed that the cursed treasures that'd become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king.<ref>[[Raifort]]: [[Raifort/Quotes#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|History class 4]] ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> It's revealed in {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}'s Pokédex entries that this land once had a king, sword-wielders, rituals, and multiple conflicts.
* In {{p|Ogerpon}}'s backstory, as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], it's revealed that both {{ga|Ogerpon}} and her human friend came from a foreign land.<ref>[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]: ''"A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] - [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Teal Mask|Part 1: The Teal Mask]])</ref> Similarly to [[Kitakami]], {{Tera}} crystals are found there as well.
* In {{p|Pecharunt}}'s backstory, it's revealed that {{ga|Pecharunt}}, its human caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}} originally lived in a distant land.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o The Untold Story of Pecharunt]</ref>
** In the same story, it's revealed that the other members of the [[Loyal Three]], {{p|Munkidori}} and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, were from somewhere else as well before being recruited by Pecharunt somewhere between its homeland and Kitakami. Munkidori was found in a forest and Fezandipiti was found in a cavern.

===Gallery===
;List of regions
<gallery>
PE Kanto Map.png|[[Kanto]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
JohtoMap.png|[[Johto]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
Hoenn ORAS.png|[[Hoenn]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
Sinnoh BDSP artwork.png|[[Sinnoh]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
Unova B2W2 alt.png|[[Unova]] in {{B2W2}}
Kalos alt.png|[[Kalos]] in {{g|X and Y}}
Alola USUM artwork.png|[[Alola]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
Galar artwork.png|[[Galar]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}
Legends Arceus Hisui.png|[[Hisui]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
Paldea artwork.png|[[Paldea]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
</gallery>

;Other locations
<gallery>
Sevii Islands.png|[[Sevii Islands]] in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
Isle of Armor artwork.png|[[Isle of Armor]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
Crown Tundra artwork.png|[[Crown Tundra]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
Mossui Town SV Concept Art.png|[[Kitakami]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
</gallery>

;Unnamed locations
<gallery>
Sinjoh Ruins Adventures.png|[[Sinjoh Ruins]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Wormhole artwork.png|[[Ultra Space]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
File:Fall in the UB - Guzzlord.png|[[Ultra Ruin]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
Pecharunt unnamed region.png|{{p|Pecharunt}}, its caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}}'s land in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
Munkidori unnamed region.png|{{p|Munkidori}}'s forest in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
Fezandipiti unnamed region.png|{{p|Fezandipiti}}'s cavern in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
</gallery>

==In the side series games==
The region of the [[Generation III]] side series games, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], [[Orre]] has similar characteristics to the core series regions but lacks some basic core series features. There are mostly [[Pokémon Trainer]]s inhabiting the region. There are very few [[List of cities and towns|settlements]] and no [[routes]]. There is no official [[Pokémon League]], but rather a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. There is a regional professor, [[Professor Krane]] and regional villains, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]]. [[Wild Pokémon]] only appear in rare areas called [[Poké Spots]].

===Art===
<gallery>
File:Orre.png|[[Orre]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
</gallery>

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger series===
In the [[Pokémon Ranger series]], the regions of [[Fiore]], [[Almia]], and [[Oblivia]] are much smaller and have different cultures than the core series regions. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are not present in the regions. Pokémon are not kept inside [[Poké Ball]]s and wild Pokémon can be seen wandering cities as well as routes. Pokémon Rangers act as authority, helping Pokémon and people in need. There are no individual Gyms, an Elite Four or a Champion. However, Rangers can take the Capture Challenge to test their skills. Despite their peaceful natures, there are [[villainous team]]s that operate within both regions that capture and use Pokémon to further their goals of world domination. [[Team Dim Sun|One such villainous team]] has been known to brainwash Pokémon using their [[Gigaremo units|advanced technology]], causing them to lose their memories and wreak havoc. There is an associated federation similar to the Ranger Union in Fiore and Almia that organizes all activities for rescue and exploration teams.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]] takes place in a world that is populated solely by Pokémon; humans do not live there. The world has six continents, with many Pokémon found in dungeons, but also towns in which Pokémon live, including [[Pokémon Square]], [[Treasure Town]], [[Post Town]], and [[Lively Town]]. Some of the Pokémon within them form exploration teams that explore dungeons and help Pokémon in need. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]] is where beginning [[team|exploration teams]] live and learn the basics, while the [[Expedition Society]] serves a similar role for expedition teams. The [[Makuhita Dojo|Makuhita]] and [[Marowak Dojo]]s are places somewhat similar to Gyms in the main regions where exploration teams hone their skills.

===Other games===
[[Holon]], {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}, [[Puzzle Continent]], {{TCG|Southern Islands}}, and the [[Trading Card Game Islands]] appear in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|eponymous video games]]. The relationship of these regions with the others is unclear.

[[Pokémon Snap]] is set on [[Pokémon Island]], an isolated reserve home to many species of Pokémon. It appears to have a relationship with the [[Kanto]] region of the core series, as [[Professor Oak]] appears to have some authority over the island.

[[Pokémon Channel]] is set in [[Mintale Town]], which is inhabited by many species of Pokémon. Humans may live there too; there is at least one suburban area.

[[Pokémon Dash]] is set in an unnamed series of islands which are seemingly uninhabited by humans.

[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|its sequel]] are both set in locations called the [[PokéPark]], though these are stated to be two different locations. PokéPark Wii's PokéPark is a theme park owned by wild Pokémon located far away from human civilization, while in the sequel it is closer to a full Pokémon civilization.

[[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] takes place in a keyboard shaped region featuring a wide variety of natural and artificial environments.

[[Pokémon Conquest]] takes place in the [[Ransei]] region, which is said to have been created by {{p|Arceus}} and is divided into 17 kingdoms, each ruled by a different warlord.

[[Pokémon Trozei!]] is set in an unnamed area. Its sequel [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]] takes place in an unnamed island divided into zones.

[[Pokkén Tournament]] takes place in the [[Ferrum]] region, which seems to be located somewhere in the core series Pokémon world, as [[Cinnabar Island]] is mentioned in the game.

[[Pokémon Duel]] takes place on [[Carmonte Island]], an artificial resort island filled with luxury hotels.

{{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}} and [[Detective Pikachu Returns|its sequel]]'s main setting is [[Ryme City]], a big city where people and Pokémon live together. It has some kind of connections to the core series regions, as [[regional form]]s are both mentioned and shown to exist in these games, and [[Tim Goodman|Tim]]'s notes on {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} mention the [[Alola]] region.

[[Pokémon Quest]] takes place on [[Tumblecube Island]], which is inhabitited by numerous cube-shaped Pokémon named [[Pokéxel]]. It seems to have connections to the core series Pokémon world, as the [[Silph Co.]] is mentioned in some game text.

[[Pokémon Masters EX]] takes place on [[Pasio]], an artificial island built by [[Lear]] to host the [[Pokémon Masters League]], in which Trainers from various core series regions compete against each other.

[[Pokémon Mezastar]] takes place on an island with multiple environments connected by railway. At the center of this island is a small settlement that serves as the main hub.

[[New Pokémon Snap]] takes place in the [[Lental]] region, which is an archipelago housing many different kinds of habitats for wild Pokémon.

[[Pokémon UNITE]] takes place on [[Aeos Island]], a mythical, distant island where people use [[Aeos energy]] to participate in [[Unite Battle]]s. Various regional forms of Pokémon appear in the game, nominally refrencing other regions. Additionally, a number of characters from the core series games compete in Unite Battles as part of the {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Legacy Trainer Showdown}} and {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Solo Challenge}} events. In the tie-in manga, [[Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!]], [[Zirco]] demonstrates knowledge of culture specific to other regions. He specifically cites [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Pokémon Musical]]s, and [[Pokéstar Studios]].

[[Pokémon Sleep]] takes place in an unnamed region consisting of several islands<ref>[[Greengrass Isle]] in-game description: "The largest island in the region, known for its fertile land covered with greenery. It hosts the greatest variety of Pokémon."</ref>. The only evidence of human habitation is a [[Old Gold Power Plant|derelict power plant]].

===Art===
<gallery>
File:Fiore alt.png|[[Fiore]] in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}
File:Almia.png|[[Almia]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
File:Oblivia artwork.png|[[Oblivia]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
File:Mystery Dungeon World PSMD.png|{{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
File:Holon City.jpg|[[Holon]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:TW Aerodactyl.jpg|{{OBP|Parallel Worlds|TCG}} in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Puzzle continent detailed.png|[[Puzzle Continent]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Tropical Island.jpg|[[Southern Islands (TCG)|Tropical Island]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Rainbow Island.jpg|[[Southern Islands (TCG)|Rainbow Island]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:TCG Island artwork.jpg|[[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Island]] in {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
File:Snap Pokémon Island.png|[[Pokémon Island]] in [[Pokémon Snap]]
File:PokePark Wii Map.png|[[PokéPark (game)|PokéPark]] in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
File:Typing DS Keyboard Map.png|The keyboard-styled map in [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]]
File:Ransei.png|[[Ransei]] in [[Pokémon Conquest]]
File:Pokemon Trozei Region.png|Setting of [[Pokemon Trozei]]
File:Trozeibattlemap.jpeg|Unnamed island in [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]]
File:Ferrum.png|[[Ferrum]] in [[Pokkén Tournament]]
File:Carmonte Island.png|[[Carmonte Island]] in [[Pokémon Duel]]
File:Tumblecube Island.png|[[Tumblecube Island]] in [[Pokémon Quest]]
File:Pasio.png|[[Pasio]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]
File:Mezastar area selection.png|Unnamed island in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]
File:Lental.png|[[Lental]] in [[New Pokémon Snap]]
File:UNITE Aeos Island.png|[[Aeos Island]] in [[Pokémon UNITE]]
</gallery>

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
The protagonists of {{aniseries|PTS}}, [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{ashfr|traveling companions}}, have visited all of the first eight core series regions in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the series are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are also shown to have a number of cities and towns that are [[List of animated series-exclusive locations|not present in the games]]. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts; for example, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in {{game|Emerald}} was not in [[Hoenn]] in the animated series, but instead in [[Kanto]] with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather than being located on an island. Additionally, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'s [[Sevii Islands]] appeared in one [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''.

Additionally, two regions exist in the series that do not exist in any video game:
* [[Orange Islands]], the tropical setting for the second season, [[S02|Adventures in the Orange Islands]]. Located south of Kanto and Johto, it differs from the standard region formula, with only four [[Gym]]s.
* [[Decolore Islands]], the setting of the final arc of {{aniseries|BW}}. It is located between Kanto and Unova, and it has no Pokémon Professor, no Pokémon Gyms, no Pokémon League, and no villainous team.

<gallery>
File:Orange.jpg|The Orange Islands
File:Decolore.png|The Decolore Islands
</gallery>

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
The protagonists of {{aniseries|HZ}}, [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], along with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], have been to [[Kanto]], [[Galar]], [[Paldea]], and [[Johto]], in that order. Liko is from Paldea, but attended the [[Indigo Academy]] in Kanto, and Roy is from an [[Roy's hometown|unnamed island]] in Kanto. Liko and Roy have travelled with the Rising Volt Tacklers on the [[Brave Olivine]] between the four regions. Additionally, the Rising Volt Tacklers visited the land of [[Kitakami]] in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', and the Rising Volt Tacklers have been seen stopping in locations that don't belong to any known region on their travels between these lands, such as [[Steelbound Town]].

==Trivia==
* Both animated series-exclusive regions are archipelagoes.
* Before [[Generation VIII]], each core series region had the letter 'o' present in its English name (Kant'''o''', J'''o'''ht'''o''', H'''o'''enn, Sinn'''o'''h, Un'''o'''va, Kal'''o'''s, and Al'''o'''la). The animated series-exclusive regions also have the letter present ('''O'''range Islands and Dec'''o'''l'''o'''re Islands).
* Seven of the eight core series regions prior to [[Generation IX]] had a name that was five letters long, with Sinnoh being the exception.
** Sinnoh's former name, Hisui, happens to be five letters long.
* Out of all of the regions in-game, [[Paldea]] has the highest population of 1,523. [[Kanto]] has the lowest, with 391 in [[Generation III]] and 364 in [[Generation IV]].

==In other languages==
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Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making it look ridiculous.

Additionally this isn't even every primary location, the [[Pokémon Resort]] from [[Pokémon Concierge]] isn't included for example (and that's not me saying it should be added, my point is that there is just too much ''stuff'' for this to actually be a complete list of primary settings if we include every piece of Pokemon media, it would end up bloated, or well more bloated anyway)

Personally I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Kanto]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Hisui]]) • [[Unova]] • [[Kalos]] • [[Alola]] • [[Galar]] • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Pasio]] • [[Lental]] • [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Aeos Island]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Puzzle Continent]] • [[Holon]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Rota]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br>[[Guyana]]
|}
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | Other named primary locations
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Battle Zone]] • [[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]] • [[Kitakami]] • [[Blueberry Academy]] • [[Lumiose City]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[White City]] • [[Pokétopia]] • [[Dream World]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | Maybe the movie locations? Theres a lot though
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pokémon Resort]] • Probably loads here
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • {{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}<br>[[Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world]] • [[Toyland]]<br>definetly more here, limiting it to named locations at least should help
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}} • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}
|}
|}

Still this does cause the issues of edge cases again, [[TCG Islands]] and [[Holon]] are definitely hard to call regions, and the status of the [[Sevii Islands]] is pretty inconsistent. No one really wants to try and act as the arbiter of what is and isn't a region (that just leads to edit wars). We could just go off of official sources I guess? Thats probably least controversal, only include areas officially referred to as regions in the region section, I'd have to do research on which those are (and that doesn't solve the Sevii issue).

I dunno, maybe this is just a problem without a clear solution. Fundamentally this table is grouping together 3 separate concepts, locations referred to as Regions, locations that act as the primary setting of a piece of pokemon media, and locations that are seemingly politically independent. At the very least, I do think that there should be some separation or even the removal of the blatantly non-region inclusions such as [[Mintale Town]] and [[Think Town]] (I would have said [[Ryme City]] but while in the games it just seems like a normal city in the movie it actually seems more like a city state so... edge cases! Edge cases everywhere!) [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

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Jump Drive: /* This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations */

Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making it look ridiculous.

Additionally this isn't even every primary location, the [[Pokémon Resort]] from [[Pokémon Concierge]] isn't included for example (and that's not me saying it should be added, my point is that there is just too much ''stuff'' for this to actually be a complete list of primary settings if we include every piece of Pokemon media, it would end up bloated, or well more bloated anyway)

Personally I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Kanto]] ([[Sevii Islands]]) • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Hisui]]) • [[Unova]] • [[Kalos]] • [[Alola]] • [[Galar]] ([[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]]) • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Pasio]] • [[Lental]] • [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Aeos Island]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Puzzle Continent]] • [[Holon]]
|}
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | See also
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Battle Zone]] • [[Kitakami]] • [[Blueberry Academy]] • [[Lumiose City]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[White City]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Forina]]? Idk maybe the movie locations? Theres a lot though
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pokémon Resort]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • {{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''Non-primary sovereigns'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Rota]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]]<br>[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Samiya]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; style="padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px;" | [[Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}} • [[Toyland]]<br>[[Guyana]]
|}
|}

Still this does cause the issues of edge cases again, [[TCG Islands]] and [[Holon]] are definitely hard to call regions, and the status of the [[Sevii Islands]] is pretty inconsistent. No one really wants to try and act as the arbiter of what is and isn't a region (that just leads to edit wars). We could just go off of official sources I guess? Thats probably least controversal, only include areas officially referred to as regions in the region section, I'd have to do research on which those are (and that doesn't solve the Sevii issue).

I dunno, maybe this is just a problem without a clear solution. Fundamentally this table is grouping together 3 separate concepts, locations referred to as Regions, locations that act as the primary setting of a piece of pokemon media, and locations that are seemingly politically independent. At the very least, I do think that there should be some separation or even the removal of the blatantly non-region inclusions such as [[Mintale Town]] and [[Think Town]] (I would have said [[Ryme City]] but while in the games it just seems like a normal city in the movie it actually seems more like a city state so... edge cases! Edge cases everywhere!)

Also since this is basically a list of primary locations shouldn't [[Lumiose City]] be included subordiate to [[Kalos]] now that [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] has been released? If [[Blueberry Academy]] can be included I don't see why it shouldn't be. [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

Template talk:Regions

2026-01-04T21:10:18Z

Jump Drive: /* This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations */ new section

Why is the Johto Region League listed as "Silver Conference"? It's anime-only. The template is supposed to be game-based, isn't it. {{unsigned|Maxim}}
:Orange Islands are on there. Therefore, we can assume it's cross-canon. By the way, please remember to sign your comments. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 17:12, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
Cross-Canon? The name "Silver Conference" is not mentioned in games and the league is in Indigo Plateau not Mt. Silver. That's not cross canon! I think it should say:
"Silver Conference at Mt. Silver in anime, Johto League at Indigo Plateau in the games." But that require too much space - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]
: When I made the template yesterday, I tried to make it so that it would divide between, making the one for Indigo Plateau go under the Johto section as well as the Silver conference, but I wasn't able to. I was attempting to make it cross-canon, just like how the pages on the regions, professors, and teams are. However, it didn't render right, and it would've looked a bit weird anyway, so I left it as just Silver Conference for Johto. Then it was for game canon vs. show canon that I didn't make the Orange TR the same square as the Sevii TR. I'll try to remedy it somehow... [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:04, 23 September 2006 (UTC)
Actually, the Map Item on Sevii Islands is a Town Map and a Sevii Islands Location (Mt. Ember) is featured in [[H018]] - [[User:Maxim|Maxim]]

Geez... that is a huge template...--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 18:57, 25 September 2006 (UTC)

Got some Questions:

1. Should the Town Map be used for the Sevii Islands? Since that is the Map Item you have in the games you can go there?

2. Why isn't Orre listed as Generation III? It is playable in games compatable with the 3rd Gen Adventures --[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 23:12, 28 September 2006 (UTC)

Fixed the Sevii anime status; I didn't realize that there was yet an episode featured there, but can you blame me? It's not even aired here yet... And the Town map for Sevii... eh, I suppose. As for why Orre's not part of Gen III, it's mostly because it's in what I consider to be more of a side game that's merely compatible with Gen III. I just used the main series, anyway, it'd be like putting White City in the template as well. Sure, Stadium 2 was compatible with Gen II, but it wasn't really part of the main series. Also, it'd be like putting Ranger in Gen IV. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 07:10, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Doesn't kanto, the orange and sevii island shared the smae pokedex? [[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 14:48, 4 November 2006 (UTC)
:Sevii and Orange are debatable. In all technicalities, the Sevii Islands have the Kanto region's dex since they were in FRLG and are more closely connected... but really, they don't have their own specifically... no trainers we've played as got a Pokédex there. As for Orange, since the Anime never states explicitly any difference in order even in Hoenn, and there are even Kanto-only Pokémon there... eh, just leave them as having no regional dex order (which, by default would be the National Dex, anyway, far as I see it). [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:05, 8 November 2006 (UTC)

Just where does the name "Duelist Region" come from? And TCG League, for that matter? -[[User:Happy Mask Man|Happy Mask Man]] 18:37, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, this template doesn't need to be this big. People want to know this information about the regions? That's what the articles are for. Waiting for approval to knock down the size of this template several notches. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 10:53, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:<big><sc>Do it!!!</sc></big> Ahem. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 13:08, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
::That's what I thought. Has been done. We really need a "bigger =/= better" policy page. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 13:37, 4 December 2006 (UTC)
:::Eheh... Well, I just kept on thinking of things to feed into it. Sorry about making it tremendous when I first made it.

:::However, I do think there needs to be some sort of region infobox template like we have for the routes and locations, that would hold all of that information on the side of the page. Thoughts? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 08:05, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
::::Perhaps a Browse page for it. - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:56, 5 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::In the Overview category, I assume? [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 06:40, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
::::::Well, yeah. Portal would be better, but, eh, is a table really a portal? - [[User:Zhen Lin|振霖]]<sub>[[User talk:Zhen Lin|T]]</sub> 08:06, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
:::::::Beats me. I could do it like the [[Pokémon games]] page, though. Or I could try out my original idea of an infobox, with just parameters for the intro generation, games featured in, anime seasons, and league location. Maybe starters and Professor, too. Eh, whatever I do, it'll be after finishing up the Johto Routes, which won't be too much longer. [[User:TTEchidna|Tom Temprotran]] 09:30, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

== Allumia? ==

Wait... what? What's that from? [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:02, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
:[[n:Pokémon Ranger Batonnage announced in February Coro Coro|Check the Bulbanews article.]] --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]]</sup> 20:07, 10 January 2008 (UTC)
::Ahh, I see now. Sorry, thought it was a fake region for a moment there! ^^; [[User:Tina|Tina]]<sup> [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]]</sup> 20:14, 10 January 2008 (UTC)

== Order ==

I'm assuming it's meant to be game regions on top, then other canon's below. I would think that if a game can interact with the main series games, its part of the main game canon, while games like Pokemon Snap or Channel are anime-based instead. Therefore, I think we should reorganize it liek this:
*Kanto | Johto | Hoenn | Sinnoh | Sevii Islands | <s>White City</s> | Orre | Fiore | Almia | Poketopia
*Pokemon World | Orange Islands | <s>Mintale Town</s> | TCG Island | Southern Islands | Holon

[[User:KrytenKoro|KrytenKoro]] 17:22, 10 June 2008 (UTC)
:I don't think there's any particular reasoning for the order right now, though Holon definately needs to be moved to somewhere the other side of Sinnoh. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] <sup>|[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]|</sup> 17:55, 10 June 2008 (UTC)

== Battle Zone ==

Apparently it is heavily implied to be a seperate or sub-region, like the Sevii islands, should it be added? <small><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span>[[User:Vuvuzela2010|<span style="color:blue; background-color:white">'''Vuvuzela2010''']]</span><span style="color:white; background-color:blue">'''X'''</span></small> 17:02, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
:No. It is still a part of Sinnoh, like Hawaii is part of the United States.--[[User:Han Ji-Wan|Han Ji-Wan]] 18:59, 17 February 2011 (UTC)
::I've always been confused as to why we think it is the same region too. I'm pretty sure there are other indications, but in the [[Fight Area]] a Battle Girl says "Your Pokémon are from Sinnoh aren't they? They're not what we're used to seeing around here." Is there evidence which indicates that the Battle Zone is part of Sinnoh? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:05, 18 August 2011 (UTC)

== Orange Archipelago ==

Is there any reason why the Orange Archipelago is listed as the Orange Islands on this template? I know the season was called [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], but the article about the region is named [[Orange Islands|Orange Archipelago]]. It's a bit confusing, also because the new anime region, the Decolora Archipelago, isn't called the Decolora Islands either. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 13:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
:I'm actually not sure why it's like that. I'd be fine with changing it to the Orange Archipelago since that's what it links to. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">--Pokemaster</span>]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|<span style="color:Blue;">97</span>]]''''' 14:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
::Okay, I changed it now, if that's the case. <span style="font-family:Arial Black"><span style="color:Red">☼ [[User:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Blazing</span>]]</span>[[User talk:Blazingfist|<span style="color:red">Fist ☼</span>]]</span> 14:36, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

== Sovereign states? ==

I think a few locations listed as "Sovereign states" are pretty big stretches. Guyana is only mentioned in the mansion journals- there's nothing about how its government is run. How can it be definitely said to be a sovereign state? The Ranger Union's also on there, but I can't find anything on the article about Pokemon Rangers or the Ranger Union stating that they're the government of their region. Isn't it just as possible that Pokemon Rangers are an international organization? [[User:TechSkylander1518|TechSkylander1518]] ([[User talk:TechSkylander1518|talk]]) 06:17, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

The template suggests Kitakami is part of Paldea (it is listed in the same manner as Sevii Islands, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra), which, from what I've gathered so far from the DLC, is not the case. They are very distant, both geographically and culturally, so I don't think it should be listed that way. [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 02:07, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

== Mystery Dungeon World should be a superset of Regions ==

This template is using "Region" a little fuzzily in order to get most named locations in the template. I think Mystery Dungeon World is too much of a stretch, considering it consists of multiple continents. I think they should be displayed by continent instead to better match how main series Regions work. (As in, this template displays "Air Continent, Grass Continent, Sand Continent" and so on.) [[User:Salmancer|Salmancer]] ([[User talk:Salmancer|talk]]) 02:43, 1 June 2024 (UTC)

== This isn't a listing of regions, it's a listing of primary locations ==

I get it, regions aren't particularly well defined and there's a lot of edge cases where its not clear if something should be considered a region or not, so people want to err on the side of caution and include every primary setting of every piece of Pokemon media. But a template titled "Regions of the Pokemon World" should not have ''[[Mintale Town]]'' in it, and it ends up just making it look ridiculous.

Additionally this isn't even every primary location, the [[Pokémon Resort]] from [[Pokémon Concierge]] isn't included for example (and that's not me saying it should be added, my point is that there is just too much ''stuff'' for this to actually be a complete list of primary settings if we include every piece of Pokemon media, it would end up bloated, or well more bloated anyway)

Personally I would recommend dividing the list in two maybe something like this? (I'm bad at tables, imagine its formatted nicely lol):
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; border: 2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color}}; margin-top:1em"
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | {{color2|000000|Region|Regions}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon world}}
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Kanto]] • [[Johto]] • [[Hoenn]] • [[Sinnoh]] ([[Hisui]]) • [[Unova]] • [[Kalos]] • [[Alola]] • [[Galar]] • [[Paldea]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orre]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Orange Islands]] • [[Decolore Islands]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Fiore]] • [[Almia]] • [[Oblivia]] • [[Ransei]] • [[Ferrum]] • [[Pasio]] • [[Lental]] • [[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Islands]] • [[Aeos Island]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Puzzle Continent]] • [[Holon]]
|}
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{{1|grass}}} color light}};" | See also
|-
| style="padding:0px;" |
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #FFFFFF; font-size: 90%; border:2px solid #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}}; margin:3px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3px"
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Core series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Sevii Islands]] • [[Battle Zone]] • [[Isle of Armor]] • [[Crown Tundra]] • [[Kitakami]] • [[Blueberry Academy]] • [[Lumiose City]]
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| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Side series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[White City]]
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| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animated series|Animated series}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[New Island]] • [[Shamouti Island]] • [[Greenfield]] • [[Arborville]] • [[Alto Mare]] • [[Forina]] • [[LaRousse City]] • [[Rota]]<br>[[Samiya]] • [[Alamos Town]] • [[Michina Town]] • [[Crown City]] • [[Eindoak Town]] • [[Roshan City]] • [[New Tork City]]<br>[[Diamond Domain]] • [[Azoth Kingdom]] • [[Fula City]] • [[Forest of Okoya]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon animation|Other animation}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Pokémon Resort]]
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Spin-off Pokémon games|Spin-off games}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | [[Puzzle Village]] • [[Mintale Town]] • [[Ryme City]] • [[Think Town]]<br>[[Pokémon Island]] • {{ga|PokéPark}} • [[Tumblecube Island]] • {{TCGP|Mythical Island}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | '''{{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG}}'''
| style="padding:3px; border: 1px #{{{{{1|grass}}} color dark}} solid; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top:none" | {{TCG|Southern Islands}}
|-
| style="text-align:center; background:transparent; style="padding:3px;" | '''See also'''
| style="padding:3px;" | [[Mirage Kingdom]] • [[Lucario Kingdom]]<br>[[Pokémopolis]] • [[Pokélantis]] • [[Kingdom of the Vale]]<br> [[Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Mystery Dungeon world]] • {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}} • [[Toyland]]<br>[[Guyana]]
|}
|}

Still this does cause the issues of edge cases again, [[TCG Islands]] and [[Holon]] are definitely hard to call regions, and the status of the [[Sevii Islands]] is pretty inconsistent. No one really wants to try and act as the arbiter of what is and isn't a region (that just leads to edit wars). We could just go off of official sources I guess? Thats probably least controversal, only include areas officially referred to as regions in the region section, I'd have to do research on which those are (and that doesn't solve the Sevii issue).

I dunno, maybe this is just a problem without a clear solution. At the very least, I do think that there should be some separation or even the removal of the blatantly non-region inclusions such as [[Mintale Town]] and [[Think Town]] (I would have said [[Ryme City]] but while in the games it just seems like a normal city in the movie it actually seems more like a city state so... edge cases! Edge cases everywhere!)

Also since this is basically a list of primary locations shouldn't [[Lumiose City]] be included subordiate to [[Kalos]] now that [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] has been released? If [[Blueberry Academy]] can be included I don't see why it shouldn't be. [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:10, 4 January 2026 (UTC)

Template:Regions

2026-01-04T20:10:41Z

Jump Drive: reorganized to improve readability, added azoth and puzzle village, added ancient civs

Pokémon Pokopia

2026-01-01T12:02:12Z

Jump Drive: added official website information to gameplay

{{Upcoming notice}}
{{Infobox game
|colorscheme=Pokopia
|bordercolorscheme=Pokopia
|name=Pokémon Pokopia
|jname=ぽこあポケモン
|boxart=Pokopia EN boxart.png
|caption=Pokémon Pokopia English boxart
|jbox=Pokopia JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Poco a Pokémon Japanese boxart
|platform=[[Nintendo Switch 2]]
|category=Life simulation
|players=1-4
|developer=[[Koei Tecmo]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]] (International releases only)<br>[[The Pokémon Company]]
|gen_series=[[Generation IX]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off]]
|release_date_ja=March 5, 2026
|release_date_na=March 5, 2026
|release_date_au=March 5, 2026
|release_date_eu=March 5, 2026
|release_date_kr=March 5, 2026
|release_date_hk=March 5, 2026
|release_date_tw=March 5, 2026
|website_ja=[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pocoapokemon/ja/ Official website]
|website_en=[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/ Official website]<br>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-pokopia Pokémon.com]
}}
'''Pokémon Pokopia''' (Japanese: '''ぽこあポケモン''' ''Poco a Pokémon'', or '''ぽこポケ''' ''Pocopoké'' for short) is an upcoming {{Spin-off games|spin-off Pokémon game}} for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]]. The player takes control of [[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]], who transforms to look like a [[human]] and explores the world while collecting materials, building structures, and learning [[move]]s from befriended Pokémon. It will be released worldwide on March 5, 2026.

The game was announced worldwide on September 12, 2025, at 10 P.M. JST via [[Nintendo Direct]]. The game will be available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Spanish, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. The digital version of the game was made available for pre-order worldwide on the Nintendo eShop on November 12, 2025, while the physical version on a game-key card was made available to pre-order worldwide on November 13, 2025.

Players who purchase the game by January 31, 2027 can receive a {{dl|List of event distributions in Pokémon Pokopia|Ditto rug}} to decorate their room with.

==Gameplay==

The game features [[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] as the protagonist, who has transformed to look like a human after waking from a long slumber. The world has withered and humans are gone, the only remaining resident is a lone Tangrowth, living alone in the wasteland<ref>[https://pokopia.pokemon.com/en-us/ ''Pokémon Pokopia'' official website]</ref>. Ditto can explore the world and create a cozy environment for Pokémon, rebuilding a desolate world into a charming utopia, one step at a time. Players can befriend Pokémon and take advantage of its moves, such as {{m|Leafage}} from {{p|Bulbasaur}} to grow patches of grass or {{m|Water Gun}} from {{p|Squirtle}} to water dried-up plants.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-pokopia-arriving-in-2026 ''Pokémon Pokopia'' arriving in 2026] - "Ditto can learn moves from other Pokémon and utilize those moves to help build your very own Pokémon paradise. For example, Ditto can use Bulbasaur's Leafage to add greenery to the landscape or Squirtle’s Water Gun to hydrate plants."</ref>

Ditto will also be able to collect different materials to build furniture, structures, and grow vegetables to attract other Pokémon<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-Two-New-Video-Game-Experiences-Pokemon-Pokopia-and-Pok September 12, 2025 Press Release — ''Pokémon Reveals Two New Video Game Experiences: Pokémon Pokopia and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension'']</ref>. The game also features a real-time day-night cycle, as well as weather conditions which can change the environment.

==Characters==
<gallery>
Pokopia Ditto.png|[[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]]
Ditto Male Pokopia.png|[[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] (male appearance)
Ditto Female Pokopia.png|[[Ditto (Pokopia)|Ditto]] (female appearance)
Pokopia Professor Tangrowth.png|[[Professor Tangrowth]]
Pokopia Smearguru.png|[[Smearguru]]
Pokopia Peakychu.png|[[Peakychu]]
Pokopia Mosslax.png|[[Mosslax]]
</gallery>

==Known Pokémon==
The following is a list of Pokémon seen in promotional materials. This does not include unique characters.

{{responsiveList/h|Pokopia}}

{{pokeli|0001|Bulbasaur}}
{{pokeli|0004|Charmander}}
{{pokeli|0006|Charizard}}
{{pokeli|0007|Squirtle}}
{{pokeli|0008|Wartortle}}
{{pokeli|0016|Pidgey}}
{{pokeli|0018|Pidgeot}}
{{pokeli|0025|Pikachu}}
{{pokeli|0035|Clefairy}}
{{pokeli|0037|Vulpix}}
{{pokeli|0039|Jigglypuff}}
{{pokeli|0043|Oddish}}
{{pokeli|0046|Paras}}
{{pokeli|0048|Venonat}}
{{pokeli|0050|Diglett}}
{{pokeli|0052|Meowth}}
{{pokeli|0054|Psyduck}}
{{pokeli|0058|Growlithe}}
{{pokeli|0059|Arcanine}}
{{pokeli|0060|Poliwag}}
{{pokeli|0063|Abra}}
{{pokeli|0065|Alakazam}}
{{pokeli|0066|Machop}}
{{pokeli|0069|Bellsprout}}
{{pokeli|0074|Geodude}}
{{pokeli|0079|Slowpoke}}
{{pokeli|0083|Farfetch'd}}
{{pokeli|0095|Onix}}
{{pokeli|0103|Exeggutor}}
{{pokeli|0104|Cubone}}
{{pokeli|0106|Hitmonlee}}
{{pokeli|0107|Hitmonchan}}
{{pokeli|0113|Chansey}}
{{pokeli|0123|Scyther}}
{{pokeli|0127|Pinsir}}
{{pokeli|0129|Magikarp}}
{{pokeli|0131|Lapras}}
{{pokeli|0133|Eevee}}
{{pokeli|0134|Vaporeon}}
{{pokeli|0136|Flareon}}
{{pokeli|0143|Snorlax}}
{{pokeli|0148|Dragonair}}
{{pokeli|0149|Dragonite}}
{{pokeli|0163|Hoothoot}}
{{pokeli|0167|Spinarak}}
{{pokeli|0172|Pichu}}
{{pokeli|0173|Cleffa}}
{{pokeli|0179|Mareep}}
{{pokeli|0180|Flaaffy}}
{{pokeli|0182|Bellossom}}
{{Pokeli|0183|Marill}}{{pokeli|0185|Sudowoodo}}
{{pokeli|0194|Wooper|-Paldea|Paldean Form}}
{{pokeli|0196|Espeon}}
{{pokeli|0197|Umbreon}}
{{pokeli|0214|Heracross}}
{{pokeli|0236|Tyrogue}}
{{pokeli|0246|Larvitar}}
{{pokeli|0248|Tyranitar}}
{{pokeli|0255|Torchic}}
{{pokeli|0270|Lotad}}
{{pokeli|0272|Ludicolo}}
{{pokeli|0278|Wingull}}
{{pokeli|0282|Gardevoir}}
{{pokeli|0296|Makuhita}}
{{pokeli|0298|Azurill}}
{{pokeli|0303|Mawile}}
{{pokeli|0316|Gulpin}}
{{pokeli|0332|Cacturne}}
{{pokeli|0333|Swablu}}


{{pokeli|0393|Piplup}}
{{pokeli|0415|Combee}}
{{pokeli|0416|Vespiquen}}
{{pokeli|0422|Shellos}}
{{pokeli|0425|Drifloon}}
{{pokeli|0439|Mime Jr.}}
{{pokeli|0440|Happiny}}
{{pokeli|0447|Riolu}}
{{pokeli|0448|Lucario}}
{{pokeli|0470|Leafeon}}
{{Pokeli|0471|Glaceon}}{{pokeli|0529|Drilbur}}
{{Pokeli|0530|Excadrill}}{{pokeli|0532|Timburr}}
{{pokeli|0568|Trubbish}}
{{pokeli|0570|Zorua}}
{{pokeli|0572|Minccino}}
{{pokeli|0573|Cinccino}}
{{pokeli|0607|Litwick}}
{{pokeli|0612|Haxorus}}
{{pokeli|0658|Greninja}}
{{pokeli|0700|Sylveon}}
{{pokeli|0704|Goomy}}
{{pokeli|0706|Goodra}}
{{pokeli|0778|Mimikyu}}
{{pokeli|0821|Rookidee}}
{{Pokeli|0885|Dreepy}}
{{pokeli|0921|Pawmi}}
{{pokeli|0978|Tatsugiri}}
{{responsiveList/f}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pokémon Pokopia Logo JP.png|Japanese logo
Pokémon Pokopia Logo.png|English (and all other languages) logo
Pokémon Pokopia key artwork.png|Key visual
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* This is the first Pokémon game:
** Released exclusively for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]].
** Released via a game-key card for the physical version. Futhermore, it is the first game published by Nintendo to be released with a game-key card.
** Since {{g|Conquest}}, released 14 years earlier, to be developed by [[Koei Tecmo]].
* This is the first spin-off Pokémon game to feature [[Mystery Gift]] functionality.
* The names Pokopia and Poco a Pokémon may originate from a combination of ''poco a poco'' (little by little) from Spanish or Italian and ''utopia'' and ''Pokémon'' respectively.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Pokopia color light}}|bordercolor={{Pokopia color dark}}
|zh_yue=Pokémon Pokopia
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|fr=Pokémon Pokopia
|de=Pokémon Pokopia
|it=Pokémon Pokopia
|ko={{tt|Pokémon Pokopia|포켓몬 포코피아}}
|es=Pokémon Pokopia
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Other games}}
{{Project Games notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon Pokopia|*]]
[[Category:Nintendo Switch 2 games]]

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History of the Pokémon world

2026-01-01T11:05:03Z

Jump Drive: Added PWT information to Let's Go dating

{{Move|History of the Pokémon world (game)|<nowiki/>article}}
{{fan speculation}}
{{spoilers}}
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This is the history of the '''[[Pokémon world]]''' in the {{pkmn|games}}, and the order which events occurred, or, for events which happened outside the games, where they happened in relation to the games.

==In the core series games==
===Timeline===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background-color:#e6e6ff; border: 3px solid #88a; white-space:nowrap" cellpadding=5px
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundyleft|7px}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Kanto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev1|RGBY}}/{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Johto color light}}" | {{gameabbrev2|GSC}}/{{gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev5|BW}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Unova color light}}" | {{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | 2 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Alola color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev7|SM}}{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| style="width: 100px" rowspan=2 | <3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Galar color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| style="width: 100px" | →
| class="blacklinks" style="width: 80px; background-color: #{{Paldea color light}}; {{roundyright|7px}}" | {{gameabbrev9|SV}}
|-
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Hoenn color light}}" | {{gameabbrev3|RSE}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Sinnoh color light}}" | {{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Kalos color light}}" | {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| style="width: 100px" | <3 years<br>→
| class="blacklinks" style="background-color: #{{Legends Z-A color light}}" | {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
|}

Several occurrences in the [[core series]] Pokémon games depend on the games being connected to each other in a timeline, but a complete timeline cannot be drawn from the games themselves. Series producer [[Junichi Masuda]], in an interview with Game Informer on October 24, 2019, stated that [[Game Freak]] does not apply a timeline to the [[Pokémon world]] rigorously.<ref group="lower-alpha">[https://web.archive.org/web/20240802164043/https://www.gameinformer.com/interview/2019/10/24/game-freak-talks-sword-and-shields-champion-wild-area-interactions-and-more Game Freak Talks Sword And Shield's Champion, Wild Area Interactions, And More] by Brian Shea<br>'''Masuda:''' ''It starts to get a little complicated if you pay too much attention to timelines. Like, there might be a professor that appears and it wouldn’t make sense at all if we applied that kind of timeline logic. So we try not to apply it too rigorously. Maybe one hint is that if a character is appearing with Professor Oak, they’re living in the same era. Rather than some series where it makes sense to have the timeline progress as you go and the story evolve, the approach that Pokémon takes is expanding the world, like what the regions are, and making it richer as we go. Rather than a timeline, it’s more of a physical space thing.''</ref>

On May 7, 2014, Game Freak employee [[Toshinobu Matsumiya]]'s Twitter account posted a timeline of the core series Pokémon games up to that point.<ref name="Matsumiya">[https://archive.is/D9iPz Matsumiya tweet] (archived from [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/464052839870787584 Twitter])</ref> However, the tweet was subsequently deleted. The tweet does not mention remakes or upper versions besides {{B2W2}}, although most can be assumed to occur at the same point as the games they are based on due to their very similar stories. This tweet in conjunction with other evidence suggests the following timeline:
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}} is set long before all other games in the series, being established as taking place in [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Hisui|distant past]] (which culturally [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Sinnoh|corresponds to the Early Meiji period]] that began in 1868 in the real world). According to {{p|Spiritomb}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl]], it was bound to an [[Odd Keystone]] 500 years ago, and [[Vessa]] states in Legends: Arceus that Spiritomb was sealed hundreds of years ago (implying at least 200 years), meaning the game takes place at most 300 years prior to Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl.
* The plots of {{game|Red and Green|s|Pokémon Red, Green}}, {{pkmn|Blue Version (Japanese)|Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, and LeafGreen}} and {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} take place simultaneously.
* {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} take place three years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen. Matsumiya's tweet suggests that these games take place at the same time as {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, but in-game dialogue from [[Jasmine]] and [[Cynthia]] provides conflicting evidence on which games occur first.<ref name="Jasmine" group="lower-alpha">'''Jasmine''': "I'm thinking maybe I should participate in this Contest in Sinnoh to try and be more vibrant."<br>'''[[Erika]]''': "How did it go?"<br>'''Jasmine''': "I couldn't bring myself to go to the Contest."</ref><ref name="Cynthia" group="lower-alpha">'''Cynthia in HeartGold and SoulSilver''': "This is the pattern that represents Giratina, the ruler of the world that is on the opposite side of ours, the world of antimatter..."<br>'''Cynthia in Platinum''': "No...! I'm so sorry I took so long. I think I finally found the answer from studying the myths. When this world was made, Dialga and Palkia appeared. Apparently, there was one more Pokémon that appeared at the same time. A Pokémon with as much power as Dialga and Palkia... But also one whose name was never to be spoken--Giratina! It's said to lurk in another world... A world on the opposite side of ours... That's what the shadow was. It must have been Giratina."</ref>
* {{game|Black and White|s}} are set some time after the previous games, as evidenced by [[Caitlin]] having visibly aged, as well as Cynthia and the {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the [[Machine Part]] referencing previous events.
* {{B2W2}} are set two years after Black and White, and are contemporaneous with {{g|X and Y}}.
* {{game4|SMUSUM}} take place two years after the events of Black 2 and White 2, as revealed by concept art of [[Grimsley]].<ref>Pokémon Sun and Moon Grimsley concept art</ref> Other characters such as {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} also appear visibly aged since their appearance in HeartGold and SoulSilver.<ref>File:Red Concept Art.png Pokémon Sun and Moon Red concept art</ref>
* {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s placement is more vague, with little direct connection to previous games, though the [[Pokédex entry]] for {{p|Type: Null}} in Sword mentions that stolen research notes led to the creation of more Type: Null,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sword:''' ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref> which may imply that they take place after the events of Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, as only three Type: Null exist in those games.
* {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} take place after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as revealed by the presence of a copy of [[Sonia's Book|Galar: A History]], which was published during the events of Sword and Shield, at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, as well as [[Leon]] being referred to as the former [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Champion}} in [[The Indigo Disk]].
* {{g|Legends: Z-A}} takes place five years after the events of Pokémon X and Y. It also takes place some time after the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, as Leon is mentioned to be the former Galar Champion and an NPC mentions the Galar {{gal|Battle Tower}} (which was opened during the events of Sword and Shield). From this and the above points, it can be inferred that Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes place three years after Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, and that Pokémon Sword and Shield take place during this three year gap (meaning the time between each of these games and Sword and Shield cannot be longer than three years).

It is not known when Pokémon Scarlet and Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A take place in relation to each other, although both are known to take place after Pokémon Sword and Shield.

{{p|Porygon}}'s Pokédex entries in Pokémon Sun, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon state that it was created 20 years ago.<ref name="Porygon" group="lower-alpha">'''Pokédex from Sun:''' ''Roughly 20 years ago, it was artificially created, utilizing the latest technology of the time''. Pokédex from Ultra Sun: ''This Pokémon was created using the cutting-edge science of 20 years ago, so many parts of it have since become obsolete''. Pokédex from Ultra Moon: ''It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true''.</ref> [[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]] states that Porygon was created in 1995, as well as stating that 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered as of 1996, alluding to the {{player}} having completed their [[Pokédex]] in Pokémon Red and Green,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[An Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS]]''': ''As of 1996, thanks to the investigative and research efforts of [[Professor Oak|Prof. Oak]], 150 species of Pokémon have been discovered''.<br>''#118. Porygon: In 1995, [[Silph Co.]], which undertakes R&D into Pokémon and related products, successfully applied state-of-the-art technology to create this man-made Pokémon''.</ref> thus implying that Pokémon Red and Green take place in either 1995 (the year Porygon was created) or 1996. This would mean that Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon take place 19–20 years after Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow; from this information and the time lengths between other games in the series, it can be calculated that the time period between [[Generation II]]/{{gen|IV}} and Pokémon Black and White is 12–13 years long. However, the length of this time gap has never been explicitly confirmed in any official material, with Toshinobu Matsumiya having described it as "secret" on Twitter.<ref>"''Elapsed time is secret. Imagine freely!''" - Toshinobu Matsumiya. May 10, 2014. [https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/465154051173130240 Twitter]</ref>

Although Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, they contain some references to features from the original games as having been present about a decade ago,<ref group="lower-alpha">'''A {{tc|Bug Catcher}} in [[Rustboro City]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]''': I heard that Pokémon Centers had two stories up until around 10 years ago! And they used to have a special area called a “Pokémon Cable Club”!"<br>'''A {{tc|Battle Girl}} in [[Dewford Gym]]''': "A long time ago at Dewford Gym, it was always dark inside. We trained our minds by practicing in the dark!"<br>'''An old man in [[Fallabor Town]]'s [[Contest Hall]]''': I just love making [[Pokéblock]]s! In the old days it used to take four of us to make a Pokéblock with this machine. A machine that was used to mix {{Berries}} in this region long ago."<br>'''A man on [[Mt. Pyre]]''': "This used to be a desolate place. The ground had holes here and there, and I used to fall in!"<br>'''{{ho|Mom}}''': "The [[Litleonids]], hmm? I remember going to see them with your dad 11 years ago when they last passed by!" (12 in the Japanese and Korean versions)<br>'''[[Norman]]''': "Hmm? Is that an [[Eon Ticket]] you have there? Hm...it’s been a good 11 years since I last saw a ticket like this..."</ref> while some elements from Pokémon Emerald are implied to come about in the future, such as the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} (which is under construction). Despite this, the remakes are implied to happen at the same point in the timeline as the original games, as the [[Royal Unova]] and a device to visually reproduce the dreams of Pokémon having not yet been created reveals them to take place before Pokémon Black and White<ref group="lower-alpha">([[Oceanic Museum]]) '''“The Royal Unova”''' ''“A model of the sunset cruiser currently being built in the Unova region. It’s scheduled to be complete in — years.” The number is too faint to be read.''</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Devon Corporation|Devon]]'s scientist''': "I'm trying to develop a device that visually reproduces the dreams of Pokémon... And I’ve heard that my [[Fennel|rival]], who lives [[Unova|far away]], is doing the same research! I can't lose this race."</ref> and [[Mr. Bonding]] gaining [[O-Power]]s reveals them to take place before Pokémon X and Y.<ref group="lower-alpha">'''Mr. Bonding''': "HEY! This...this power! This power is incredible! I feel tied to these [[Old guys|old men]] with such strong bonds now! I feel like a totally different man!"</ref>

Although {{LGPE}} are remakes of Pokémon Yellow, {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} are known to have already finished their journeys years ago, and [[Mina]]'s age mentioned in her concept art would suggest that the games are set a maximum of six years before Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon,<ref>Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! [[Mina]] concept art</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">'''[[Mallow/Quotes#Pokémon Sun and Moon|Mallow]]''': "I mean, we have to move on from being [[Trial Captain|captains]] when we turn 20 anyway". ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]])</ref> implying that they take place later than the original game. However, this is contradicted by [[Sabrina]] having a vision of meeting a special Trainer in three years, referencing the protagonist of Generation II, suggesting these games may not necessarily adhere to the timeline of the rest of the core series. On the other hand this could instead be referencing the protagonist of {{B2W2}}, as Sabrina's dialogue in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] states: "Three years ago I had a vision of battling you.", placing the Let's Go games 3 years before this, or 5 years before Generation VII, aligning with the age difference described in Mina's concept art.

The specific years of events are not mentioned in the games themselves, but Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia implies that Pokémon Red and Green take place in 1995 or 1996, the latter being the year in which they were released; this year is also referenced in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon on Red's shirt, which features a symbol resembling the number "96". Pokémon Gold and Silver are known to occur three years later, also aligning with their release in 1999. Similarly, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 are set two years after Pokémon Black and White, which was also the amount of time that passed between the releases of the games. References to the passage of time in real life also appear in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, in which the player's [[Mom (Hoenn)|mother]] states that she saw the [[Litleonids]] when they last occurred 12 (in the Japanese and Korean versions) or 11 (in the English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish versions) years ago, referencing the time between the release of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and their remakes, and [[Norman]] mentions having seen the [[Eon Ticket]] 11 years ago, referencing how long had passed from the item's original distribution in 2003 to the release of the games. Similarly, in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the description of the [[Member Card]] mentions that the last date marked on it was 50 years ago; the date shown on the card's official artwork (1958.12.1) is exactly 50 years prior to its first distribution.

The existence of [[Pokémon multiverse|multiple alternate universes]] is alluded to or stated in some of the games.

===Beginning of the [[Pokémon universe]]===
[[File:Kyogre Groudon legend.png|thumb|250px|The clash between {{P|Groudon}} and {{P|Kyogre}} as depicted in ancient paintings]]
This information is based primarily on [[Sinnoh myths|the mythology]] of both the [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.
* In a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} comes into being, which then hatches into {{p|Arceus}}, the first being in existence. Arceus then creates time: {{p|Dialga}}, space: {{p|Palkia}}, and anti-matter: {{p|Giratina}}. However, Giratina, as punishment for its destructive nature, is sent by Arceus to live in the [[Distortion World]]. Dialga and Palkia then succeed in creating the universe and [[Pokémon world]] and retreat into their own [[dimension]]s afterwards.
* Arceus then creates knowledge: {{p|Uxie}}, emotion: {{p|Mesprit}}, and willpower: {{p|Azelf}}; they would then share these three traits to all living creatures that would be born in the universe. Eventually the three dive into caves at the bottom of three lakes in Sinnoh: [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Valor]], and [[Lake Acuity]], giving them the name "[[lake guardians]]".
* [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} are formed by the primal energy in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until {{p|Rayquaza}} quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they rest in for years. The [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping. At this time, {{p|Mew}} may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Rayquaza flies around the ozone layer, protecting the planet from asteroids.
* Landmasses such as [[Mount Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming the [[Region|regions]].
* The [[Sinnoh]] region is created around Mount Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created due to shifts in the crust of the world, and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in a pool of lava. Arceus creates the [[Adamant Crystal]], the [[Lustrous Globe]], and the [[Griseous Core]], artifacts connected to Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, respectively, before falling into a deep slumber in its own [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|realm]].

===Prehistory===
This information is based primarily on the study of [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains. Some of this information is also based on scientific research.

'''Millions of years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The earliest known [[Fossil|prehistoric Pokémon]] existed at this time. It is possible that the Mew population may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species.

* 300,000,000 years ago: {{p|Genesect}}'s original version lived in this era, lacking its enhancements made by [[Team Plasma]] in the future. {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Kabutops}} also lived in this era in the sea.

* Hundreds of millions of years ago: {{p|Carbink}} begins its undisturbed underground sleep after its birth. It was born from deep underground temperatures and pressures.

* 100,000,000 years ago:
** Species such as {{p|Omanyte}}, its Evolution: {{p|Omastar}}, {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Lileep}}, its Evolution: {{p|Cradily}}, {{p|Cranidos}}, its Evolution: {{p|Rampardos}}, {{p|Shieldon}}, its Evolution: {{p|Bastiodon}}, {{p|Tirtouga}}, its Evolution: {{p|Carracosta}}, {{p|Archen}}, its Evolution: {{p|Archeops}}, {{p|Tyrunt}}, its Evolution: {{p|Tyrantrum}}, {{p|Amaura}}, and its Evolution: {{p|Aurorus}} were all supposedly widespread. They all ultimately went extinct, but not before Archen gave rise to bird Pokémon and Tirtouga gave rise to turtle Pokémon. Shellder also appear to exist in this era, being preyed by Omastar. Tropius also appear to exist.<ref>{{img|AerodactylVLostOrigin180.jpg|Aerodactyl V (Lost Origin 180)}}</ref>
** {{p|Relicanth}} is said to have existed in this era as well, remaining unchanged until the present day.
** {{p|Anorith}} is stated to have existed in primordial seas, with its eight legs at some point developing into its known eight wings. Its Evolution, {{p|Armaldo}}, can be inferred to have existed in the same time as well. {{p|Anorith}} gave rise to [[Bug (Egg Group)|bug]] Pokémon.

* The original forms of the [[Fossilized Drake]], [[Fossilized Dino|Dino]], [[Fossilized Bird|Bird]], and [[Fossilized Fish|Fish]] are said to have existed in ancient times. The combined halves of these Pokémon would become {{p|Dracozolt}}, {{p|Arctozolt}}, {{p|Dracovish}} and {{p|Arctovish}} in the present day.

* 2,000,000 years ago:
** The [[Area Zero Underdepths]] may have been formed by seismic shifts, according to [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}.
** {{p|Terapagos}} is said to have inhabited [[Paldea]] in a bygone era. It was thought that this species went extinct, having been caught up in seismic shifts, however, at least [[Terapagos (game)|one]] managed to survive it by changing the [[Terastal energy|energy]] in its body and turning into a crystal, laying dormant in the [[Area Zero]] Underdepths.

* 1,000,000 years ago: The [[Great Crater of Paldea]] is formed.

* 20,000 years ago:
** A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in the [[Galar]] region.
** The first {{p|Claydol}} was brought to life from a clay doll.

* 10,000 years ago:
** During the last Ice Age, the {{p|Mamoswine}} population flourished, then decreased when the Ice Age ended.
** {{p|Cyclizar}} existed in this era and lived alongside humans, being ridden by them so the Pokémon can be warmed up.
** Around this time, {{P|Regigigas}} creates [[Legendary giants|golems in its image]], {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}}, and {{p|Registeel}}, out of clay, ice, and magma, respectively. At some point later, Regigigas also created two more, {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}, out of a cluster of electric energy, and crystallized dragon energy, respectively.
** {{p|Sandy Shocks}} was born, according to [[Occulture|dubious sources]].

* At some point in the distant past, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutates due to unknown reasons and becomes weaker.

* At some point after the Iron Age, {{P|Regigigas}} is sealed away by humans in the [[Snowpoint Temple]] in [[Sinnoh]] for fear of its power. Regirock, Regice, and Registeel are sealed away at various points across [[Hoenn]], the [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Galar]] regions. Regieleki and Regidrago were also sealed away, but together in Galar's [[Crown Tundra]].

* 5,000 years ago: {{p|Gogoat}} is domesticated and humans begin using them for transport.

'''Many years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]:'''
* An [[ancient hero]] traveled around the [[Hisui]] region and befriended 10 powerful Pokémon: a {{p|Wyrdeer}}, a {{p|Kleavor}}, a [[Hisuian Form|Hisuian]] {{p|Lilligant}}, an {{p|Ursaluna}}, a male {{p|Basculegion}}, a Hisuian {{p|Arcanine}}, a Hisuian {{p|Electrode}}, a [[Sneasler]], a Hisuian {{p|Braviary}}, and a Hisuian {{p|Avalugg}}. Together they found each and every of {{ga|Arceus}}'s [[Plate]]s and eventually reached Arceus itself, who granted them all of them its blessing after defeating it in battle. As years go by, the hero's Pokémon's descendants would be worshiped by the people of Hisui and would be known as the {{hi|Ride Pokémon}} and [[Noble Pokémon]], as Arceus's blessing is passed down to them.
* The [[Temple of Sinnoh]], statues of {{p|Dialga}}, {{P|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and statues of the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon were built in [[Hisui]].

'''3,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The {{cat|Relic items}} are created along with the city that would become the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. This site also features the oldest dated writing system, however it is a mystery if the Pokémon [[Unown (Pokémon)|Unown]] predates this writing system or not.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VI]]:'''
[[File:Ultimate Weapon.png|thumb|250px|[[AZ]] and the [[ultimate weapon]]]]
* A war occurred in the [[Kalos]] region, which caused the death of an {{fd|Floette|Eternal Flower Floette}} that belonged to Kalos's king, [[AZ]]. In grief, the king built a machine that through [[Infinity Energy]], brought Floette back to life, as well as granting both the king and the Pokémon eternal life. Unable to overcome his despair, however, AZ turns his machine into the [[ultimate weapon]] and used it to end the war, as well as the lives of many people and Pokémon. This action disgusted Floette and caused her to leave AZ; after that, the former king started to wander aimlessly around the world.

'''3,000 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] is created by {{form|Eternatus|Eternamax}} {{p|Eternatus}}, causing countless Pokémon to [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] around the Galar region, but it was stopped by {{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, and [[First kings of Galar|two human youths]]. While the two Pokémon are forgotten by history, the two youths are crowned as the region's new kings.
** AZ was one of the people who bore witness to the Darkest Day.
* {{p|Melmetal}} is worshipped by ancient humans for its ability to create metal from nothing.

'''2,500 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* The [[Relic Castle]] is built.
** The [[Dragonspiral Tower]] is known as Unova's oldest structure, though its age is unstated.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Conkeldurr}} is said to have taught humans how to make concrete using centrifugal force.

'''2,000 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* [[Hoenn]] is plagued by meteor showers. A meteor turns the homeplace of the [[Draconid people]] into [[Meteor Falls]].
* The world overflowed with natural energy which Primal {{p|Groudon}} and Primal {{p|Kyogre}} fought over. They ravaged the earth and were only defeated and put to slumber by {{p|Rayquaza}} after the Draconid people summoned it using a wish on a meteor at Meteor Falls. The people of Hoenn begin to revere Rayquaza as a savior.

'''2,000 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*The Paldean Empire began to rule [[Paldea]].
* The emperor of Paldea ushers in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside.

'''2,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]:'''
[[File:Prism Tower Ange ZA.png|thumb|right|250px|Ange]]
* At the request of a powerful man, AZ created [[Ange]], a device meant to grant eternal life embedded within [[Prism Tower]]. [[Lumiose City]] would eventually grow outward and surround the tower complex.

'''2,000 to 1,000 years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]:'''
* The ancient Sinnoh people worshiped {{ga|Arceus}}, which they referred to as "almighty Sinnoh."

'''1,500 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]] are built.
* The {{p|Farfetch'd}} population decreases due to overhunting.

'''1,500 years before {{g|X and Y}}:'''
* The tree around which [[Laverre City]] was built grew during this time period.

'''1,000 years before {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
* AZ arrived in Hoenn and planted a tree in front of the [[Cave of Origin]]'s entrace.
* A thousand years after the events at Meteor Falls, a primal energy-filled meteor struck Hoenn, creating a crater that would become Sootopolis City in the future. {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} reawakened to fight over primal energy once again. The people of Hoenn wished on {{p|Rayquaza}} to save them, and using the meteor, Rayquaza performed the world's first [[Mega Evolution]], defeated the two, took away their [[Primal Reversion|Primal forms]] and put them to sleep once again. [[Sky Pillar]] was built in Rayquaza's honor, and the [[Draconid people]] promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return - causing the events of the [[Delta Episode]].

'''805 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} is founded in [[Mesagoza]].

'''800 years before {{g|X and Y}}:'''
* {{p|Xerneas}} released life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to a forest, where it went to sleep in the form of a tree.
*{{p|Yveltal}} absorbed life energy throughout the Kalos region and fled to the mountains, where it went to sleep in the form of a cocoon.

'''Years before [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]:'''
* The [[Diamond Clan|Diamond]] and [[Pearl Clan|Pearl Clans]] arrived in [[Hisui]] from across the sea and took the name of the Celestica people as their own. The clans both worshiped a deity known as "{{ga|Arceus|almighty Sinnoh}}", with the Diamond Clan claiming it was a {{p|Dialga|deity of time}} and the Pearl Clan claiming it was a {{p|Palkia|deity of space}}. This disagreement set off a long-running feud between the two clans. Both of the clans also came to venerate the descendants of the ancient Noble and Ride Pokémon and appointed themselves as [[warden]]s to tend to their needs.

===Recent history ===
This information is based on historic records.
[[File:Ecruteak City Landscape.png|thumb|250px|[[Ecruteak City]]]]

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The [[Sinjoh Ruins]] are built by two groups of people, from Sinnoh and Johto's [[Ruins of Alph]]. The site's architecture expresses a fusion of the two group's ideas and mythology.

'''c. 700 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Bell Tower]] and [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] are constructed in [[Ecruteak City]], and {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} perch at their tops.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*The {{DL|Cianwood City|Cianwood City Pharmacy}} is built.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*A {{p|Spiritomb}} is bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds.

'''c. 500 years before [[Generation VII]]:'''
*{{p|Magearna}} is created by a scientist who used the life energy of other Pokémon to create its {{a|Soul-Heart}}, and is presented to a king's daughter.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
* The Pokémon move {{m|Toxic}} is invented.<ref>'''[[Koga/Quotes|Koga]]:''' ''TM06 contains Toxic! It is a secret technique over 400 years old!''</ref>

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Azalea Town]] in [[Johto]] is struck by long-term drought. After bringing the rain back once again by {{m|yawn}}ing, {{p|Slowpoke}} gains an honorable position in that town.

'''c. 400 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
*{{p|Rolycoly}} is first discovered in a coal mine.

'''2 years before Legends: Arceus:'''
* The [[Galaxy Team|Galaxy Expedition Team]] arrived in [[Hisui]] to research the region due to [[Kamado]]'s previous experiences with Pokémon.
* The Galaxy Expedition Team settled in Hisui and built [[Jubilife Village]].

'''Shortly before Legends: Arceus:'''
* [[Volo]] seeks out {{P|Giratina}} and has it tear open a [[Space-time distortion|space-time rift]] atop [[Mount Coronet]] in order to drive {{P|Dialga}} and {{P|Palkia}} mad and force {{Ga|Arceus}} "out of hiding".

'''At most c. 300 years before [[Generation IV]]:'''
*[[Poké Ball]]s are invented, being crafted by the use of [[Apricorn]]s.
*The events of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}:
**{{ga|Rei}}/{{ga|Akari}} is brought from the present to the [[Hisui]] region by {{ga|Arceus}} to "seek out all Pokémon". They're found by [[Professor Laventon]] and led to [[Jubilife Village]], where they meet his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Akari}}/{{ga|Rei}}|The player character not chosen.}}, [[Cyllene]], and other members of the [[Galaxy Expedition Team]]. They join the team and start helping the Diamond and Pearl Clans quell the frenzied [[Noble Pokémon]]; however, captain [[Kamado]] suspects they're responsible for the events going on and kicks them out of the team. Rei/Akari still try to save the region with the help of [[Adaman]], [[Irida]], [[Volo]], and [[Cogita]]. They seek out the [[lake guardians]], create the [[Red Chain]], and use it to weaken {{tt|{{p|Dialga}}|Adaman is chosen}}/{{tt|{{p|Palkia}}|Irida is chosen}} before battling and catching it. Palkia/Dialga appeared afterwards, and they use the [[Origin Ball]] to catch it, saving the region from destruction. Later on, as instructed by Volo, they gather all of Arceus's [[Plate]]s. At the Temple of Sinnoh, Volo reveals his true colors and his wish to conquer Arceus and recreate the {{pkmn|universe}}, going as far as calling {{p|Giratina}} to strike them down; however, they're both still defeated.
**Hisui's first [[Pokédex]] is finished and completed, documenting at [[List of Pokémon by Hisui Pokédex number|least 238 species]].

'''c. 300 years before {{pkmn|X and Y}}:'''
*[[Parfum Palace]] is built.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*[[Village Bridge]] is constructed by a man and his {{p|Gurdurr}} after the river flooded the area.
*The island that would become [[Liberty Garden]] is bought by an ultra-rich family and {{p|Victini}} is hidden in a backroom.

'''c. 200 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''

*The Area Zero Expedition Team reached the depths of the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], discovering [[Area Zero]] for the first time. A member of the team, a historian named [[Heath]], decided to write an expedition journal with everything they witnessed during their expedition, that journal would be known as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. Among their discoveries are the [[Paradox Pokémon]], the [[Herba Mystica]], the [[Titan Pokémon]], the {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon, and the encounter Heath had with [[Terapagos (game)|the mysterious disk Pokémon]].
*The team also planned to bring Herba Mystica to the surface for its healing effects, however they were stolen and eaten by wild Pokémon that turned into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

'''Hundreds of years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*One lone {{p|Ursaluna}} traveled from [[Hisui]] to [[Kitakami]], settling at the [[Timeless Woods]]. Adapting to the new land allowed for it to gain both special powers and a change of appearance, becoming the only existing Bloodmoon Ursaluna, known in Kitakami as the Bloodmoon Beast.
*A man and its partner {{ga|Ogerpon}} travelled to [[Kitakami]] from a distant land and started living in [[Oni Mountain]] together. A mask maker crafted [[Category:Masks|a brilliant set of masks]] so they could join in the village's [[Festival of Masks]] using [[Tera Shard|gems]] that belonged to the man. The two became famous around the festivals for their masks and their fame even spread out to distand lands.
*Meanwhile in [[Region#Unnamed locations|a far-off region]], an old couple with no children of their own, cared for a timid Pokémon named {{ga|Pecharunt}}. After their greed was drawn out by Pecharunt's [[Mochi|Binding Mochi]], the couple asked it to find them a brilliant set of masks rumored to exist in [[Kitakami]]. Pecharunt then travelled to the land of Kitakami, using its mochi and chains to tame and empower Pokémon it found on its way, the three Pokémon then became [[Loyal Three|its retainers]], following all of its orders.
*Once the four reached Kitakami, they attemped to steal the man and Ogerpon's masks, heavily wounding the human, only to be all defeated by Ogerpon, who slayed the three retainers and knocked Pecharunt out. However, the people of Kitakami assumed Ogerpon was a raging ogre and the trio were heroes who lost their lives protecting the village. Pecharunt however was found knocked out in a forest and was seen only as a peach that never rots.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation II]]:'''
*[[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] burns to the ground, killing three nameless Pokémon inside. Lugia flees to the [[Whirl Islands]] while Ho-Oh resurrects the three as the [[Legendary beasts]] and flies off in search of a {{player|pure-hearted Trainer}}.

'''c. 150 years before [[Generation IX]]:'''
*{{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero, but taking them out of the crater caused them to go back to normal.

'''c. 100 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
*The warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] are constructed.
*{{p|Klink}} begin to appear in [[Chargestone Cave]].
*{{p|Roggenrola}} is discovered in an earthquake fissure.

'''1925'''
*Modern [[Poké Ball]]s are developed from the research of [[Professor Westwood V|Professor Westwood]] of [[Celadon University]].

'''80 years prior to {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The painting "Farmers and Pokémon", which is on display at the [[Lumiose Museum]], was created, evoking a naturalistic style.

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation V]]:'''
* {{p|Elgyem}} is seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the {{DL|Desert|In Unova|desert}}.

'''c. 50 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* [[Mustard]] defeats [[Opal]] and becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar.

'''c. 40 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*{{p|Lunatone}} is seen for the first time in a crater.

'''c. 32 years before [[Generation VIII]]:'''
* Mustard is dethroned as Champion of the [[Galar League]] after an 18-year long victory streak, and retires soon after.

'''Several decades before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Sea Mauville]] is decommissioned after the closure of [[New Mauville]].

'''1969:'''
*{{wp|Apollo 11|Humans land on the Moon for the first time}}.<ref>'''Old Man:''' ''"July 20, 1969! Humankind first set foot on the moon that day. I bought a color TV just so I could watch that news."''</ref>

'''11 years before [[Generation III]]:'''
*The [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]] passes by [[Hoenn]] for the last time prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
*[[Hoenn TV|TV Mauville]] is founded.

'''10 years before {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}:'''
*[[Pokémon Center]]s in [[Hoenn]] are remodeled, removing the second floor and the Pokémon Cable Club.

'''1995'''
*The first Pokémon created by scientific engineering, {{p|Porygon}}, is created.<ref>According to the [[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]], Porygon was created in 1995.</ref>

'''Less than 10 years before [[Generation I]]:'''
*The ferry [[S.S. Tidal]] is constructed.
*A {{p|Rotom}} inhabits an [[Old Chateau|abandoned mansion]] in Sinnoh.

'''Some years prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*A team of scientists discover a new Pokémon (at the time) deep in a jungle in [[Guyana]], South America on July 5. They name the Pokémon {{p|Mew}} on July 10. {{p|Mewtwo}}, a clone of Mew, is born on February 6. Mewtwo escapes from and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} on September 1 and then goes to [[Cerulean Cave]].
*[[Saffron Gym|Sabrina's Gym]] is declared the official Gym of Saffron City after a Pokémon battle between [[Sabrina]] and the leader of the [[Fighting Dojo]].
*Giratina returns to the Pokémon world.
*The [[Battle Resort]] opens in [[Hoenn]].
*[[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] is torn down due to being old and creaky. During the process, the Radio Tower Director comes across the [[Clear Bell]], which he keeps for the time being. A new Goldenrod Radio Tower is built in its place.
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] begins.

'''Ten years prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} invents a time machine that brings [[Paradox Pokémon]] into the present/timeline, and is later killed by a second {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

'''A year and a half prior to [[Generation IX]]'''
*[[Clavell]] becomes the director of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}.
*[[Nemona]] becomes the youngest Champion-class Trainer in Paldea.
*[[Team Star]] is formed.

'''One year prior to [[Generation I]]:'''
*[[Professor Rowan]] goes to [[Kanto]] to study [[Pokédex]] systems with [[Professor Oak]].

===Contemporary history===
From the [[Pokémon games]]:

'''[[Generation I]]/{{gen|III}}/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}:'''
*The events of {{game|Red and Blue|s|Red, Blue}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed, LeafGreen}}, {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}:
**{{ga|Red}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on his Pokémon journey after his rival, [[Professor Oak]]'s grandson, {{ga|Blue}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] along the way, he then challenges Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and its current Champion, none other than Blue himself. After defeating Blue, Red becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}, then ventures to the [[Sevii Islands]] to eradicate Team Rocket and help [[Celio]] to connect his [[Pokémon Network Center]] to the [[Hoenn]] region.
** {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} leaves [[Littleroot Town]] on a Pokémon journey shortly after moving to the Hoenn region from [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] by saving the local [[Pokémon Professor]] from an attacking [[wild Pokémon]]. At first, there is a deep-seated rivalry with [[Professor Birch]]'s daughter/son {{tt|{{ga|May}}/{{ga|Brendan}}|The player character not chosen.}}, however, later on, the rivalry is with [[Wally]] instead. After defeating Hoenn's eight [[Gym Leader]]s and calming {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}}, released from their banishment by [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], respectively, they challenge and defeat Hoenn's Elite Four and current Champion, becoming the Champion themself, much to the astonishment of Birch's child.

'''{{gameabbrev7|PE}}:'''
*The events of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]:
**{{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} leaves [[Pallet Town]] on their Pokémon journey after their rival, {{ga|Trace}}. After getting the eight [[Badge]]s of [[Kanto]], and defeating [[Team Rocket]] with the help of {{ga|Blue}} and Trace, along the way, they then challenge Kanto's [[Elite Four]] and compete for the title of Champion in one final battle with Trace. After defeating Trace, Chase/Elaine becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}}. From there, they capture {{p|Mewtwo}} and meet {{ga|Green}}, a Trainer who had hoped to capture Mewtwo for herself. They also confront [[Archer]], an {{tc|Executive|admin}} of the remnants of Team Rocket, who challenges them to one last battle before swearing that he will avenge his boss, [[Giovanni]].

'''Between {{gen|I}}/{{gen|III}} and {{gen|II}}/{{gen|IV}}:'''
*One year before Generation II, the eruption of the volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes destruction of the island's settlement, except for the [[Pokémon Center]]. As a result, [[Blaine]], the [[Cinnabar Gym]] Leader, relocates the gym to the nearby [[Seafoam Islands]].
*{{ga|Blue}} takes the position of Gym Leader in the now empty [[Viridian Gym]], succeeding the former Team Rocket leader [[Giovanni]].
*{{ga|Red}} retreats to [[Mt. Silver]], training day and night, leaving [[Lance]] to act as Champion, while [[Lorelei]] returns to her home in {{OBP|Four Island|town}}, and [[Agatha]] retires from her position as a member of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. This leaves three vacancies on the roster for Elite Four.
** Two of these vacancies are filled by [[Karen]] and [[Will]]. The other is filled by [[Koga]], who abdicates his position as [[Fuchsia City]] [[Fuchsia Gym|Gym]] Leader to his daughter, [[Janine]].
*Extensive research confirms the existence of {{t|Steel}} and {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in Kanto.


*[[Baoba]] leaves [[Kanto]] when his {{safari|Kanto}} is closed and begins planning to open a {{safari|Johto|new Safari Zone}} in [[Johto]], as a replacement.
* The [[Pokémon Tower]] is converted into a Radio Tower.
*A [[Pal Park]] is opened in place of the Kanto Safari Zone.
*Giratina returns to the [[Distortion World]].
*A new {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} is built in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Johto]].
*[[Professor Rowan]] returns to [[Sinnoh]] after four years, having invented a new [[Pokédex]] while working with [[Professor Oak]].

'''Three years after [[Generation I]]/[[Generation III]]/{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} ([[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]]/{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}):'''
* The events of {{game|Gold and Silver|s|Gold, Silver}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Diamond, Pearl}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|HeartGold, SoulSilver}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}:
**{{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} leaves [[New Bark Town]] on an errand for [[Professor Elm]], bonding with their [[first partner Pokémon]] on the way. A {{ga|Silver|red-haired boy}} steals one of Elm's three Pokémon and challenges them as Ethan/Kris/Lyra's journey across Johto continues. A revived Team Rocket, using plans formulated three years prior, enrages many {{p|Gyarados}}, including a [[Red Gyarados|red one]], at the [[Lake of Rage]] as they proceed to take over the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]] in a desperate attempt to contact Giovanni, their former leader. They are defeated, and the new leader vows to never again re-form Team Rocket, and Ethan/Kris/Lyra continues to gather Johto's Badges, eventually gaining all eight and traveling to the [[Pokémon League]] at [[Indigo Plateau]] in Kanto. After defeating the Elite Four and their Champion, Lance, Ethan/Kris/Lyra then heads to the Kanto region to challenge its eight Gyms, which have changed from three years prior. After gaining all eight of their Badges, for a total of sixteen, [[Professor Oak]] declares them ready to travel to Mt. Silver, where they meet and challenges {{ga|Red}}.
**{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry}} leave [[Twinleaf Town]] in an attempt to see a Pokémon like the recently reported red Gyarados in the nearest of [[Sinnoh]]'s lakes, [[Lake Verity]]. After being attacked by a wild {{p|Starly}} at the lake, and using one of [[Professor Rowan]]'s Pokémon to fend off the attacker while he and his assistant, {{tt|{{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}}|The player character not chosen.}},  their journey begins in earnest, and both Lucas/Dawn and Barry challenge the Sinnoh region's eight Gyms to gain the Badges necessary to challenge the {{si|Pokémon League}}. Along the way, however, Lucas/Dawn is brought into many conflicts with [[Team Galactic]], whose leader, [[Cyrus]], wishes to remake the entire universe in his image with the powers of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Defeating the team and calming {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}}/{{p|Giratina}}, Lucas/Dawn challenges Sinnoh's Elite Four and Champion, [[Cynthia]], and becomes Champion themself.
*[[Hayley]], a friend of [[Bebe]], opens up a [[My Pokémon Ranch|Pokémon Ranch]].

'''Between {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*Construction of the [[Royal Unova]] is completed.

'''Between {{g|Emerald}} and [[Generation VII]]'''
*10 Years prior to Generation VII
**The UB Task Force division of the [[International Police]] containing [[Looker]], [[Nanu]] and an unnamed woman are tasked to destroy an unknown number of [[Ultra Beast]]s. {{p|Guzzlord}}, at the time named UB-05 Glutton, has also been spotted in [[Alola]].
**[[Anabel]] enters an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and is found by Nanu and Looker in Alola, suggesting to have gone through the Ultra Wormhole "sometime". Anabel becomes a part of the UB Task Force and eventually Looker's superior. At some point, Nanu resigns his position.

'''Between [[Generation II]]/{{Gen|IV}} and [[Generation V]]:'''
*The {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} who stole the Machine Part in Kanto returns to [[Unova]], intending to reform Team Rocket there despite its second defeat, as he {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|previously stated}}. He later falls in love and has a son, moving to [[Icirrus City]].
*[[Caitlin]] leaves the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} and returns to [[Unova]], becoming an [[Elite Four]] member.
* {{tc|Scientist}} Dudley, a member of [[Team Plasma]], creates {{p|Genesect}} in an attempt to create the strongest Pokémon in existence by altering an ancient insect Pokémon with cybernetic upgrades.
*Team Plasma steals [[Hugh's sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, and [[Hugh]] swears to one day get it back.

'''A few years after [[Generation II]]/[[Generation IV]] ([[Generation V]]):'''
[[File:N {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}.jpg|thumb|250px|N and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Zekrom|1=Reshiram}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White}}:
**{{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}, along with their friends [[Cheren]] and [[Bianca]], receive their very first Pokémon in the bedroom of Hilbert/Hilda's house in [[Nuvema Town]] from [[Professor Juniper]]. The three decide to leave Nuvema Town and go on a journey across their region of [[Unova]], with Cheren wanting to learn as much about every kind of Pokémon possible, and Bianca going against the wishes of her dad. Upon arriving in [[Accumula Town]], they encounter the nefarious [[Team Plasma]], who announce their plans for Pokémon liberation to separate Pokémon from humans. Hilbert/Hilda then battle Team Plasma's leader, a mysterious man known only as [[N]], who claims Pokémon are his friends. Hilbert/Hilda make a journey across the land of Unova challenging all eight Gyms and earning all eight Badges. After earning the eighth Badge, they travel to the {{un|Pokémon League}} where they defeat the Elite Four. Upon defeating the Elite Four, they discover that N has already defeated the Champion [[Alder]] and promptly summons his castle, destroying the Pokémon League Castle. [[Ghetsis]], one of the members of the [[Seven Sages]], reveals that he had the plan to separate people and Pokémon so that he could be the only person in the whole world with Pokémon. After defeating N and Ghetsis with {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, N becomes sorry for all his wrongdoing and flies off to distant lands on his dragon of legend. Hilbert/Hilda, Cheren, and Bianca continue their journey in Unova and get recruited by an undercover officer codenamed [[Looker]] to discover and arrest the remaining six of the Seven Sages. After the arrest of all six, Hilbert/Hilda returns to the Pokémon League, re-defeats the Elite Four, then challenges and defeats Alder, becoming Champion of Unova.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}}''':
*Hilbert/Hilda leaves Unova with their Dragon to look for N.
* Bianca officially becomes Professor Juniper's assistant.
*The Pokémon distribution of Unova changes drastically.
*[[Cilan]], [[Chili]], [[Cress]], [[Lenora]], and [[Brycen]] retire as Gym Leaders to train.
*Cheren, [[Roxie]], and [[Marlon]] become Gym Leaders.
*Alder retires as the Champion, and [[Iris]] takes his place.
* Five of the Seven Sages leave Team Plasma, and Ghetsis and [[Zinzolin]] form a new Team Plasma solely dedicated to conquering Unova.
*A landslide seals off {{rt|10|Unova}} and a majority of {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, forcing another {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} to be built. Another landslide seals off [[Challenger's Cave]].
*Significant construction occurs in Unova:
**The [[Cold Storage]] in the south of [[Driftveil City]] is replaced by the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
**A section of the mountain near [[Undella Town]] is constructed into a new town called [[Lentimas Town]]
**{{tc|The Riches}} house in Undella Town is demolished, with new villas built in the town.
**The [[Marine Tube]] is built between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]], connecting the two.
**The [[Castelia Sewers]] are made accessible on Thumb Pier, which leads to Castelia's park, or when flooded, to Castelia's back alley.
*{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} moves to [[Vaniville Town]] in [[Kalos]] with their mother.

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White}} ([[Generation VI]])''':
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}} Encounter.png|thumb|250px|Encountering {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Xerneas|1=Yveltal}}]]
*The events of {{2v2|Black|White|2}} and {{pkmn|X and Y}}, and the leadup to {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:
**{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After earning their seventh badge from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis. Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Reshiram/Zekrom back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to turn Kyurem into {{form|Kyurem|Black/White Kyurem}}. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris. After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks to the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it.
**{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leave their home in [[Vaniville Town]] meeting [[Shauna]] and {{tt|{{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}|The player character not chosen.}} who invite them to join them for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. {{ga|Calem}}, {{ga|Serena}} and [[Shauna]] receive their first Pokémon from [[Tierno]] and a Pokédex from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across [[Kalos]], challenging eight Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Along 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 [[fossil]]s 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 {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, the first being on {{rt|13|Kalos}}. 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 emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Kalos]]. After becoming Champion, Looker contacts {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} to help him fight crime in Lumiose City.
**Despite being buried, Lysandre was saved from death by {{p|Zygarde}}, who exhausted most of its power in the process of protecting everyone from the light of the ultimate weapon. Losing most of his memories and cursed with the same long life AZ was afflicted with 3,000 years ago due to the ultimate weapon, Lysandre took on the moniker of "L" and began assisting Zygarde in restoring its power. Meanwhile, soon after Lysandre activated the ultimate weapon, the [[Ange]] device within [[Prism Tower]] awakened as well, sensing danger.

'''At least three years before [[Generation VII]]'''
*[[Mohn|Professor Mohn]] develops his theory on [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, leading to discoveries on [[Ultra Beast]]s and the {{p|Cosmog}} species.
**Mohn falls through an Ultra Wormhole himself and ends up on and developing [[Poké Pelago]], leaving behind [[Nebby|a Cosmog]] and research on {{p|Nihilego}}.
**[[Lusamine]] directs methods to create more Ultra Wormholes and sets in motion the creation of the [[beast killer project]] after Mohn's loss.

'''Between {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} and [[Generation VII]]''':
*[[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] are sent to [[Alola]] by [[Professor Sycamore]] to follow {{p|Zygarde}}.
*{{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} come to [[Alola]] to act as the bosses of the [[Battle Tree]].
*[[Grimsley]] and [[Colress]] come to [[Alola]].
*[[Gladion]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}.
**During this time, he joins [[Team Skull]].

'''Two years after {{2v2|Black|White|2}}/{{pkmn|X and Y}} ([[Generation VII]])''':
[[File:Lillie and {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}.png|thumb|x175px|Lillie and Nebby as a {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time:i}} mod 2}}|0=Solgaleo|1=Lunala}}]]
*Three months prior to the events of Generation VII, [[Lillie]] flees [[Aether Paradise]] with a {{p|Cosmog}}, [[nickname]]d [[Nebby]], and is found by [[Professor Burnet]].
*The events of {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}:
**{{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}} leaves their home on {{rt|1|Alola}} on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the [[Alola]] region from Kanto. They receive their first partner Pokémon from [[Hala]] and meet [[Lillie]] and [[Hau]]. Elio/Selene receives a [[Z-Ring]] at the festival inaugurating their [[island challenge]], consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along the journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Skull]], whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the [[Aether Foundation]], whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, [[Guzma]], at the [[Shady House]], Elio/Selene travel to [[Aether Paradise]], where they battle [[Lusamine]], the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Space]], where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}} after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] to its summit, the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}}, where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Professor Kukui]], becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]], and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to battle {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the [[Ultra Beast]]s unleashed across Alola.
*The events of {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}:
**Events proceed similarly to the above, but Lusamine now seeks to aid the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] in stopping {{P|Necrozma}}. When Elio/Selene and Lillie reach the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}, they discover that Lusamine and Guzma have been defeated and Necrozma fuses with Nebby to become Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. It is repelled, and Elio/Selene pursues it into [[Ultra Megalopolis]], where they find it has become Ultra Necrozma. Despite its incredible power, Ultra Necrozma is defeated and Nebby is freed from Necrozma's influence. Sometime after Elio/Selene becomes the Champion, the Aether Foundation is attacked by [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], which seeks to use the Aether Foundation's research to further their goals of multiversal conquest.

'''Some time before [[Generation VIII]]''':
*Research notes of {{p|Type: Null}} are stolen.<ref>Pokédex from Sword: ''Rumor has it that the theft of top-secret research notes led to a new instance of this Pokémon being created in the [[Galar]] region.''</ref>

'''[[Generation VIII]]''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} and their {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}}:
**{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar, challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]], where they meet a new rival, [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, and are taken under the wing of former Champion [[Mustard]] as a student of [[Master Dojo|his dojo]]. Victor/Gloria competes in a series of trials with their new rival, eventually defeating them in a final battle, earning them the right to inheirit the Dojo's "secret armor", the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}. After [[Friendship|bonding]] with each other, Victor/Gloria and Kubfu challenge one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]], culminating in a battle against Mustard and his own Kubfu. Victor/Gloria is successful, and Kubfu learns the secret of the tower, allowing it to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style or Rapid Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}.
**Sometime during their journey, Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]], where they meet the retired [[Gym Leader]] [[Peony]], who recruits them as the leader of his exploration team, and tasks them with investigating three mysteries surrounding the tundra. In the [[Legendary Clue 1|first mystery]], Victor/Gloria meets {{p|Calyrex}}, the former king of the Crown Tundra, and helps it reunite with its steed, {{p|Glastrier}} or {{p|Spectrier}}. In the [[Legendary Clue 2|second mystery]], they investigate ruins scattered around the tundra, encountering and {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} the [[legendary giants]]. In the [[Legendary Clue 3|third mystery]], Victor/Gloria pursues and catches the {{rf|Galarian}} [[legendary birds]] across Galar. Upon solving these mysteries, Victor/Gloria finds a note describing a [[Legendary Clue?|fourth mystery]] that Peony does not recall writing. Upon bringing it to the [[Max Lair]], Victor/Gloria learns about [[Ultra Beast]]s and {{p|Necrozma}}, and is eventually able to catch Necrozma in a [[Dynamax Adventure]].
**After becoming Champion, Victor/Gloria and Hop stop the plans of [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who cause chaos around the region in their misguided attempt to restore the Galarian monarchy. In the process, Victor/Gloria catches one of the two Legendary Pokémon of Galar, and Hop sets out to be a [[Pokémon Professor]].
**After resolving the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, Victor/Gloria returns to the Master Dojo, where they find Hop conducting research on [[Sonia]]'s behalf. Mustard tells them that Urshifu hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so, in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and leaves it to the duo to figure it out on their own. After a few bad guesses, Victor/Gloria and Hop travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where Victor/Gloria gets thrust into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, they find the missing ingredient: [[Max Honey]]. Upon returning to the dojo, Mustard informs Victor/Gloria that he wants to battle them in a no-holds-barred battle, where he uses his full power. In the battle, Mustard uses his own Gigantamax Urshifu. After being defeated, Mustard declares that he has nothing more to teach Victor/Gloria.
**After the events of the incident with Sordward and Shielbert, [[The Isle of Armor]], and [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call on their [[Rotom Phone]] from Leon, who invites them and many other strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from Galar to a new type of competition called the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] (in which Trainers form duos and compete in [[Multi Battle]]s) at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. Victor/Gloria partners with [[Hop]] or [[Marnie]] in the inaugural tournament, and emerges victorious after defeating Leon and [[Raihan]] (if their partner is Hop) or Raihan and [[Piers]] (if their partner is Marnie) in the finals, after which Leon announces that further Galarian Star Tournaments will occur.

'''Some time after [[Generation VIII]] ([[Generation IX]])''':
*The events of {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and their [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]]:
**{{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, a child who recently moved to [[Paldea]], starts their Pokémon journey with their neighbor [[Nemona]], receiving their first partner Pokémon from Director [[Clavell]] of [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}. Despite being a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked Trainer, Nemona chooses to also raise a new first partner Pokémon and team alongside Florian/Juliana. Soon after their departure from [[Cabo Poco]], Florian/Juliana encounters a mysterious Pokémon called {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} and a boy named [[Arven]], the son of [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who gives them the Pokémon's [[Poké Ball]]. Arriving in [[Mesagoza]], Florian/Juliana learns about the [[Terastal phenomenon]], saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by a group of academy delinquents called [[Team Star]], and is contacted by Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, who tells asks them to look after Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} in their stead. Three days later, the academy's independent study assignment, the Treasure Hunt, sends academy students to search for their own personal treasure across the region.
**Encouraged by Nemona, Florian/Juliana starts taking on the eight [[Gym]]s across Paldea to earn eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] and become a Champion like her. Along the way, they encounter the eight [[Gym Leader]]s of Paldea, members of the Paldea [[Elite Four]], and Top Champion [[Geeta]], as well as battle Nemona on several occasions. With eight Gym Badges in hand, Florian/Juliana travels to the {{pal|Pokémon League}}, defeating the Elite Four and Geeta to become a Champion-ranked Trainer. An enthusiastic Nemona then challenges them to one more battle, happy to be able battle without holding back anymore. Despite losing, Nemona is still happy to see Florian/Juliana having become as strong as they have.
** A mysterious individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation called "Operation Starfall". Clavell, disguised as a student named Clive, accompanies them on their journey to defeat the team's five squads at their respective bases around Paldea. During this quest, Florian/Juliana learns that members of Team Star are actually not bullies, but falsely accused victims of bullying themselves. Once all five squads have been defeated, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as Team Star's mysterious Big Boss and challenges Florian/Juliana to one last confrontation at the academy, where they are revealed to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell takes off his disguise and issues a formal apology to Team Star, revoking their threat of being expelled.
**Arven enlists Florian/Juliana's help in defeating the five [[Titan Pokémon]] around Paldea and collecting their respective [[Herba Mystica]], mythical herbs said to have amazing healing capabilities. During this quest, Arven reveals that he wants to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his seriously injured partner Pokémon, {{p|Mabosstiff}}. In consuming some of the Herba Mystica itself, Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} also regains some of its lost abilities. One Mabosstiff has been fully healed, a call from Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}} summons Florian/Juliana to [[Area Zero]] in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].
**With Nemona, Penny, and Arven's independent storylines completed, they join Florian/Juliana on their journey down to Area Zero. At the very bottom of the area, they discover the Professor's laboratory, the [[Zero Lab]], and not only discover the existence of mysterious Pokémon called [[Paradox Pokémon]] and find out that the Professor constructed a [[Time travel|time machine]] to pull them into the modern day from a different era, but learn that the Professor is actually [[Death|dead]], with a robot equipped with an artificial intelligence having been talking to them throughout their adventure. Following the AI's request, Florian/Juliana assists them in stopping the time machine from flooding Paldea with an influx of Paradox Pokémon, though the AI is forced to travel to another era using the machine to stop it completely. Returning back to the academy, Florian/Juliana eases back to their school life and takes part in the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] to crown the strongest Trainer at the academy.
**Sometime during their journey, Florian/Juliana joins several other students on a class trip to the land of [[Kitakami]] in the east, organized in cooperation with [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]. Two students of Blueberry Academy, a timid boy named [[Kieran]] and his aggressive big sister [[Carmine]], are Kitakami natives and meet Florian/Juliana on their arrival to [[Mossui Town]]. The students are told to learn of the history of Kitakami by visiting three signboards that detail the story of {{p|Ogerpon}} and the [[Loyal Three]]. Florian/Juliana pairs up with Kieran for this task. During the first night of the annual [[Festival of Masks]], Florian/Juliana and Carmine have an encounter with Ogerpon, which Carmine forces them to keep secret from Kieran. The next day, Florian/Juliana and Carmine learn that the Loyal Three were actually the bad guys, while Ogerpon was their victim, the opposite of what most people of Kitakami believe. Kieran, overhearing the story, feels betrayed for having been kept from learning the truth about Florian/Juliana and Carmine's encounter with Ogerpon. When the Loyal Three are suddenly resurrected from their grave and steal Ogerpon's three masks from [[Kitakami Hall]], Florian/Juliana work hard to retrieve them, while Kieran succeeds in convincing the townspeople of Ogerpon's innocence. Instead of returning to its home, however, Ogerpon chooses to come with Florian/Juliana, making Kieran feel even more betrayed when he and Carmine are forced to return to Blueberry Academy.
**After the stopping the time machine and the events of [[The Teal Mask]], Florian/Juliana travels to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student, where Kieran is revealed to have become the Champion of the school's {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}}. Despite their exchange student status, Florian/Juliana is eventually approved to receive a permission to participate in it. Defeating the {{tc|BB League Elite Four}}, Florian/Juliana is given the right to challenge Kieran, who, despite his significant improvement, ultimately loses to them once again. After his defeat, [[Briar]], a teacher at Blueberry Academy, invites Florian/Juliana, Carmine, and Kieran to join her on an expedition to Area Zero to discover {{p|Terapagos}}. They succeed in accessing the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and finding Terapagos, which Kieran hopes to use to finally defeat Florian/Juliana. When Terapagos's powers go out of control, however, he is instead forced to join Florian/Juliana in defeating it, allowing Florian/Juliana to catch it for themselves. Kieran, experiencing a change of heart, reconciles with Florian/Juliana as they return to Blueberry Academy.

'''Some time after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*Former [[Team Flare]] members [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]] established [[Team Flare Nouveau]].

'''One year after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The [[Gare de Lumiose]] was built, forming a railway network connecting [[Lumiose City]] to a nearby airport. A grand opening ceremony was held, but only Pokémon attended.

'''Two years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The [[Quasartico Inc.]] office building in Lumiose City was established, as the company was assigned to work on Lumiose City's urban redevelopment plan.

'''Three years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
[[File:Prism Tower Mega Power ZA.png|thumb|right|250px|Prism Tower emitting Mega Power]]
*[[AZ]] approached Quasartico Inc. with a warning that Lumiose City is in peril. Quasartico Inc. soon began to investigate these claims.
*Some time afterward, while investigating [[Prism Tower]] for repairs and improvements, Quasartico Inc. discovered a strange energy emitting from the tower, which they also detected in various places in Lumiose City. The company dubbed this energy "[[Mega Power]]" and speculated that this power is capable of causing Rogue Mega Evolution.
*Quasartico Inc. closed the Prism Tower to the public for "renovation work". The [[Lumiose City Gym]] housed within the tower was closed as well.
*Many wild Pokémon began arriving to Lumiose City, as if drawn to the Mega Power emanating from Prism Tower. Quasartico Inc. established [[wild zone]]s to contain the wild Pokémon, specifically to prevent Rogue Mega Evolved Pokémon from rampaging in the city. The wild Pokémon outbreaks in Lumiose City also caused the [[Gogoat Shuttle]] service to be discontinued, due to the {{p|Gogoat}} becoming skittish.
*At AZ's request, Quasartico Inc. established the [[Z-A Royale]] as a ploy to find the strongest Mega Evolution user in Lumiose City. Competitors are lured with the promise of a wish being granted to any Trainer who reaches Rank A, provided it is within the company's ability to do so. Certain top-ranked competitors are given [[Mega Ring]]s and [[Mega Stone]]s to Mega Evolve their own Pokémon.
*[[Lebanne]] was defeated in a battle against [[Jacinthe]] and, per the promise that the former made herself, had to wear her current outfit and act fancy in Jacinthe's presence.

'''Four and a half years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*Quasartico Inc. witnessed the phenomenon of [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] occuring for the first time. AZ and his Floette tried to quell the Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon, but couldn't keep up with the battle; [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]] stepped in afterward and battled the Pokémon in his place.
*[[Ansha]] happened upon {{p|Hoopa}}, noticing that it seemed to have lost a battle against a Pokémon it played a prank on. Ansha fed Hoopa one of her homemade [[donut]]s and it has befriended her ever since.

'''A few days before {{g|Legends: Z-A}}''':
*The former Galar Champion [[Leon]] attended an invitation from [[Jacinthe]] and her [[Society of Battle Connoisseurs]], to present a lecture at her event.

'''Five years after {{g|X and Y}}''':
*The events of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}:
**{{ga|Paxton}}/{{ga|Harmony}} arrived at Lumiose City and met [[Taunie]]/[[Urbain]] for the first time, who gave them their [[first partner Pokémon]], guided them through the city's [[Z-A Royale]], and had them stay in [[Hotel Z]], where they eventually become an official member of [[Team MZ]].
**As Paxton/Harmony rose through the ranks of Z-A Royale, they encountered a Rogue Mega {{p|Absol}} and quelled it with the help of AZ's {{p|Lucario}} that he lent to the player. This incident caught the attention of Quasartico Inc., and after being tested by the Quasartico Inc. secretary [[Vinnie]], Team MZ is tasked to deal with the instances of Rogue Mega Evolutions popping all throughout Lumiose City.
**The Pokémon {{p|Zygarde}}, who guided Paxton/Harmony to the Rogue Mega Absol in the first place, challenged the player to a battle. The Zygarde was accompanied by [[Lysandre]], having lost his memories and now calling himself "L", who advised Paxton/Harmony to become a strong Trainer worthy of Zygarde's approval, and oversaw their growth as they fight more and more Rogue Mega-Evolved Pokémon.
**Upon reaching Rank B in the Z-A Royale, Paxton/Harmony met former [[Team Flare]] members [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]], part of the [[Team Flare Nouveau]]. Through Grisham, Paxton/Harmony explored [[Lysandre Labs]] and learned about the ultimate weapon and Lysandre's original plans with it, as well as another device related to the ultimate weapon hidden within [[Prism Tower]]. L, having his memories gradually return, also encountered Paxton/Harmony at his former lab. L explained that he originally wanted to activate the ultimate weapon and the Prism Tower device together, but settled for activating just the ultimate weapon as he could not find AZ's [[Eternal Flower Floette]] meant to activate the Prism Tower device. L also explained that him firing the ultimate weapon caused the Prism Tower device to awaken, and that Zygarde must reach its full power to stop the Prism Tower device.
**After Paxton/Harmony reached Rank A, AZ revealed to Team MZ that he was the one that built the Prism Tower device, known as [[Ange]], 2,000 years ago to protect Lumiose City and grant eternal life. However, the ultimate weapon being used five years ago caused Ange to improperly awaken and emit its Mega Power all over the city, causing Rogue Mega Evolution. AZ explained that a Mega Evolution user must Mega Evolve his Floette and together reach the control panel within Ange; afterward, the tower would assume its true form of Ange Floette, and only then can it be stopped from destroying the city.
**The energy emitted from Prism Tower reached its breaking point, causing Team MZ to enact the plan as stated. Taunie/Urbain Mega Evolved AZ's Floette and the two reach the control panel of Ange and have Floette absorb the tower's Mega Power, only for the tower to entrap the two and go berserk as "Hyperrogue Ange Floette". The other members of Team MZ, together with all the other Z-A Royale participants they've encountered thus far, helped Paxton/Harmony reach Zygarde on the other side of the city. Paxton/Harmony and Zygarde together defeated Ange Floette, utilizing Mega Evolution to Mega Evolve Zygarde and have it use its {{m|Nihil Light}} move to eliminate Ange for good.
**Some time after the incident with Prism Tower, AZ passed away. He left behind his will to Team MZ, and his Lucario, originally given to him from [[Korrina]], to Paxton/Harmony as a token of gratitude. Team MZ and Quasartico Inc. both agreed to continue the Z-A Royale in AZ's memory, rechristening it as the Infinite Z-A Royale.
**The Prism Tower, having been destroyed due to the awakening of Ange, is left in its ruined state. The former site of Prism Tower is reestablished as a wild zone, known as [[Wild Zone 20]].
**The incident with Prism Tower attracted {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}, which Paxton/Harmony caught. L challenged Paxton/Harmony to a battle, and invited them to the site of the Prism Tower ruins for a battle against Zygarde. After the battle, L gave them the [[Zygarde Cube]]. Having fully internalized the errors of his ways and anticipating the 3,000 years he will live for, L set off for his own journey.

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Colosseum===
*In the [[Orre]] region, a young man named [[Wes]] betrays [[Team Snagem]], destroying [[Snagem Hideout|their base]] and stealing their only portable [[Snag Machine]], a device that allows one to steal Pokémon already owned by other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He subsequently rescues a girl named [[Rui]], who has the ability to see the dark auras produced by [[Shadow Pokémon]], Pokémon turned into heartless fighting machines by the criminal syndicate [[Cipher]]. Wes and Rui set out to [[Snagging|snag]] all of the Shadow Pokémon across Orre in order to thwart Cipher's plans and [[Purification|purify]] the corrupted Pokémon back to their original states. In doing so, Wes repeatedly defeats Cipher's four {{tc|Cipher Admin|Admins}}, ultimately confronting and defeating their boss [[Evice]] at the organization's base at [[Realgam Tower]]. Evice is arrested, and with Wes capturing and purifying the few remaining Shadow Pokémon, Orre returns to a state of peace.

===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness ===
*Five years after [[Wes]] and [[Rui]]'s heroic tale, [[Cipher]] resurfaces in [[Orre]] with a new army of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. In Wes's absence, a boy named [[Michael]], armed with a new [[Snag Machine]] and the new [[purification]] system known as the [[Purify Chamber]] created by [[Professor Krane]], sets out to take down Cipher once more. In the process, he also encounters the former {{tc|Cipher Admin}} and a current small-time criminal [[Miror B.]], who's likewise after any strong Shadow Pokémon he can find. After stopping Cipher's takeover of the [[ONBS]] news station, thwarting their plans to impersonate the citizens of [[Phenac City]], getting his Snag Machine stolen by and retrieving it from [[Team Snagem]], and destroying Cipher's [[Cipher Key Lair|Shadow Pokémon factory]], Michael uses the [[Robo Kyogre]] built by the eccentric inventor [[Dr. Kaminko]] to make his way to Cipher's base on [[Citadark Isle]]. Defeating an army of {{tc|Cipher Peon}}s and all the new Cipher Admins along the way, he finally confronts Cipher's Grand Master [[Greevil]] and his ultimate Shadow Pokémon, the supposedly unpurifiable [[Shadow Lugia]]. With Greevil and Lugia eventually bested, Cipher is defeated once more. Convinced by one of his sons, [[Eldes]], to atone for his wrongdoings, Greevil turns himself in. Michael then proceeds to purify Shadow Lugia with the Purify Chamber and snag the last remaining Shadow Pokémon from Miror B., ending the second "Shadow incident" and restoring peace to Orre once more.

==In animation==
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[[File:RegionsMoviesMap ReUpload.jpg|thumb|350px|A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, along with the Sevii Islands and the Orange Islands, from the {{pkmn|animated series}}'s [[M10|10th anniversary]]]]
A '''region''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|地方|chihō}}''' ''region'') is an organized area of the [[Pokémon world]]. There are at most eighteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon [[canon]]s.

==Terminology==
This is written as "'''Region'''" (starting with a capital letter) in [[Hidenori Kusaka]]'s message from [[Pokémon Adventures volume 22]]:

* ''"The fourth Pokémon Adventures story arc ends here, but the [[Hoenn]] '''Region''' will reappear in other major stories in the future."''

==In the core series games==
Nine regions have appeared in the [[core series]] of [[Pokémon games]]. They are, in order of appearance: [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] (formerly [[Hisui]]), [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts.

Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own [[Pokémon League]], which includes eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except Johto, which shares the [[Indigo League]] with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the [[island challenge]] and only recently created a {{al|Pokémon League}}. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a [[Pokémon Professor]] who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out [[first partner Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous team]] operating within the region that uses Pokémon to further its goals.

Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture.

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] explains that Sinnoh, Kanto, and Hoenn are part of a larger country, whose name has yet to be revealed.<ref>[[Professor Oak/Quotes#Diamond, Pearl and Platinum|Professor Oak]]: ''"[...] This is [[Pal Park]]! Pokémon from around the country can be brought here. In other words, Pokémon from places like [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]]. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]])</ref> Due to Johto being Kanto's neighboring region, it could be assumed that Johto is also a part of this country. This concept is similar to the {{wp|regions of Japan}}, which the Pokémon world has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|modeled after]], and from which the Pokémon world's Kanto region takes its name. Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar and Paldea are known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country. However, the [[National Pokédex]] in Unova and Kalos contains all of the Pokémon from the first four main regions, which implies that either they are in the same nation or Professors from these six regions are collaborating. Additionally, [[Kitakami]] is stated to be in the East. [[Malie City]] in the Alola region was built by people who previously lived in Kanto and Johto and is also stated to have Eastern influence. The midway between Johto and Sinnoh/Hisui lies the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], being described as an entire location in [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]].

[[Blueberry Academy]], located in Unova, has a [[Terarium]] that contains four different biomes based on different regions and locations. The [[Coastal Biome]] in particular is based on environments and ecosystems located in Alola, allowing Alolan Pokémon to thrive there.

===Other locations===
There are similar places in the [[Pokémon world]] which are technically not called "regions", but share similarities in terms of in-game mechanics with regions, some of which even have their own regional [[Pokédex]]es. Examples include the [[Sevii Islands]], the [[Isle of Armor]], the [[Crown Tundra]], and [[Kitakami]] (officially referred to as "the land of Kitakami").

The Sevii Islands are located south of the [[Kanto]] region. The Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra are part of the [[Galar]] region. The land of Kitakami is mentioned to be located in the East and is far enough from [[Paldea]] that traveling to it from there requires both a plane and a bus.

===Unnamed locations===
Many locations go unnamed. These locations can be other regions that certain Pokémon may have originated from, or locations described with an unknown origin or description.
;Pokédex entries and biology
* {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} are confirmed to not be native to [[Alola]] and arrived from somewhere else in cargo ships.<ref>{{an|Rotom Pokédex}}: ''"[...] Long ago, [Rattata and Raticate] came here to the [[Alola]]n islands aboard cargo ships, and eventually grew into the Pokémon we see today. [...]"'' (''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'')</ref>
* {{p|Exeggutor}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} reveal that it originally lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...]'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref>
* {{p|Corphish}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}} reveal that it was originally a foreign Pokémon that was imported to [[Hoenn]] as a pet.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]])</ref>
* {{p|Gible}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} reveal that it once lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''It once lived in the tropics. [...]'' ({{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}})</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} reveals that Gible's original home is much hotter than [[Alola]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Its original home is an area much hotter than Alola. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref>
* {{p|Yungoos}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{p|Gumshoos}}'s entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}} reveal that they did not originally live in Alola and were imported from another region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''[...] It did not originally live in Alola but was imported from another region.'' ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Although it wasn't originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak.'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun]])</ref>
* All [[Ultra Beast]]s, as well as {{p|Cosmog}}'s evolutionary line and {{p|Necrozma}} all live in alternative universes that can be traveled to and from [[Ultra Space]] via [[Ultra Wormhole]]s.
** The home of the Ultra Beast {{p|Guzzlord}}, the [[Ultra Ruin]], appears to be an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}}'s version of the Alola region. There, a futuristic version of [[Hau'oli City]] lies in ruins and is only inhabited by a man in a Guzzlord-themed suit. According to the man, the people of this world fled to other planets as breathing too much of the air in the area is dangerous.<ref>A partially readable sign in [[Ultra Ruin]] saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the [[Hau'oli City]] Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - ''Serving the city's every need!''). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.</ref>
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that there are legends of a cyclopic giant, a Gigantamaxed Melmetal, in a distant land.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy.'' ([[Pokémon HOME]])</ref> Ancient texts found by [[Professor Oak]] reveal that the people there worshipped Melmetal and, after its death, built the [[Mystery Box]]es to keep the Meltan it turned into safe until one would evolve into a new Melmetal. Similarly to [[Galar]], the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon seems to occur there as well.
* {{p|Eiscue}} is stated to have arrived in the Galar and [[Paldea]] regions by drifting on ocean currents from a more frigid area in Pokédex entries from {{g|Sword}} and {{g|Violet}}, respectively.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry [Ice Face]: ''It drifted in on the flow of ocean waters from a frigid place. [...]'' ({{g|Sword}})</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry [Ice Face]: ''[...] This species rode here on ocean currents from a cold, faraway land.'' ({{g|Violet}})</ref>
* {{p|Copperajah}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that it came from another region to work with humans in Galar.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it was brought to [[Paldea]] from a different region, which may or may not be the same as the one mentioned in its Pokémon Sword entry.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* {{fd|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}} {{p|Urshifu}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} reveals that it lives in the mountains of a distant region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])</ref> The same region is also mentioned in the Pokémon Sword and Shield website as {{p|Kubfu}}'s original home.
* {{p|Quaxly}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it migrated to Paldea from a different region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* All [[Paradox Pokémon]], including the [[Paradox duo]] are all implied to come from parallel timelines that can be accessed by [[Professor Sada]]'s{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]'s{{sup/9|V}} "[[time machine]]". They're implied to be in a prehistoric{{sup/9|S}}/futuristic{{sup/9|V}}-like era.

;Other mentions
* In a an old [[Kalos]] legend written in the [[Tower of Mastery]], it's revealed that a [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] with a {{p|Lucario}} arrived in Kalos from somewhere else long ago and found two [[Key Stone|strange]] [[Mega Stone|stones]], which caused the Lucario to be the very first Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] in history.
* In [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]], a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the [[Sinjoh Ruins|ruins of same name]] are located, somewhere around the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.<ref>[[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]]: ''"[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref>
* In the [[treasures of ruin]]'s story told by [[Raifort]], it's revealed that the cursed treasures that'd become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king.<ref>[[Raifort]]: [[Raifort/Quotes#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|History class 4]] ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> It's revealed in {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}'s Pokédex entries that this land once had a king, sword-wielders, rituals, and multiple conflicts.
* In {{p|Ogerpon}}'s backstory, as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], it's revealed that both {{ga|Ogerpon}} and her human friend came from a foreign land.<ref>[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]: ''"A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] - [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Teal Mask|Part 1: The Teal Mask]])</ref> Similarly to [[Kitakami]], {{Tera}} crystals are found there as well.
* In {{p|Pecharunt}}'s backstory, it's revealed that {{ga|Pecharunt}}, its human caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}} originally lived in a distant land.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o The Untold Story of Pecharunt]</ref>
** In the same story, it's revealed that the other members of the [[Loyal Three]], {{p|Munkidori}} and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, were from somewhere else as well before being recruited by Pecharunt somewhere between its homeland and Kitakami. Munkidori was found in a forest and Fezandipiti was found in a cavern.

===Gallery===
;List of regions
<gallery>
PE Kanto Map.png|[[Kanto]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
JohtoMap.png|[[Johto]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
Hoenn ORAS.png|[[Hoenn]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
Sinnoh BDSP artwork.png|[[Sinnoh]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
Unova B2W2 alt.png|[[Unova]] in {{B2W2}}
Kalos alt.png|[[Kalos]] in {{g|X and Y}}
Alola USUM artwork.png|[[Alola]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
Galar artwork.png|[[Galar]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}
Legends Arceus Hisui.png|[[Hisui]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}
Paldea artwork.png|[[Paldea]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
</gallery>

;Other locations
<gallery>
Sevii Islands.png|[[Sevii Islands]] in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
Isle of Armor artwork.png|[[Isle of Armor]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
Crown Tundra artwork.png|[[Crown Tundra]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]]
Mossui Town SV Concept Art.png|[[Kitakami]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
</gallery>

;Unnamed locations
<gallery>
Sinjoh Ruins Adventures.png|[[Sinjoh Ruins]] in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Wormhole artwork.png|[[Ultra Space]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
File:Fall in the UB - Guzzlord.png|[[Ultra Ruin]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
Pecharunt unnamed region.png|{{p|Pecharunt}}, its caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}}'s land in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
Munkidori unnamed region.png|{{p|Munkidori}}'s forest in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
Fezandipiti unnamed region.png|{{p|Fezandipiti}}'s cavern in The Untold Story of Pecharunt
</gallery>

==In the side series games==
The region of the [[Generation III]] side series games, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], [[Orre]] has similar characteristics to the core series regions but lacks some basic core series features. There are mostly [[Pokémon Trainer]]s inhabiting the region. There are very few [[List of cities and towns|settlements]] and no [[routes]]. There is no official [[Pokémon League]], but rather a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. There is a regional professor, [[Professor Krane]] and regional villains, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]]. [[Wild Pokémon]] only appear in rare areas called [[Poké Spots]].

===Art===
<gallery>
File:Orre.png|[[Orre]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
</gallery>

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger series===
In the [[Pokémon Ranger series]], the regions of [[Fiore]], [[Almia]], and [[Oblivia]] are much smaller and have different cultures than the core series regions. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are not present in the regions. Pokémon are not kept inside [[Poké Ball]]s and wild Pokémon can be seen wandering cities as well as routes. Pokémon Rangers act as authority, helping Pokémon and people in need. There are no individual Gyms, an Elite Four or a Champion. However, Rangers can take the Capture Challenge to test their skills. Despite their peaceful natures, there are [[villainous team]]s that operate within both regions that capture and use Pokémon to further their goals of world domination. [[Team Dim Sun|One such villainous team]] has been known to brainwash Pokémon using their [[Gigaremo units|advanced technology]], causing them to lose their memories and wreak havoc. There is an associated federation similar to the Ranger Union in Fiore and Almia that organizes all activities for rescue and exploration teams.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]] takes place in a world that is populated solely by Pokémon; humans do not live there. The world has six continents, with many Pokémon found in dungeons, but also towns in which Pokémon live, including [[Pokémon Square]], [[Treasure Town]], [[Post Town]], and [[Lively Town]]. Some of the Pokémon within them form exploration teams that explore dungeons and help Pokémon in need. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]] is where beginning [[team|exploration teams]] live and learn the basics, while the [[Expedition Society]] serves a similar role for expedition teams. The [[Makuhita Dojo|Makuhita]] and [[Marowak Dojo]]s are places somewhat similar to Gyms in the main regions where exploration teams hone their skills.

===Other games===
[[Holon]], {{TCG|Parallel Worlds}}, [[Puzzle Continent]], {{TCG|Southern Islands}}, and the [[Trading Card Game Islands]] appear in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|eponymous video games]]. The relationship of these regions with the others is unclear.

[[Pokémon Snap]] is set on [[Pokémon Island]], an isolated reserve home to many species of Pokémon. It appears to have a relationship with the [[Kanto]] region of the core series, as [[Professor Oak]] appears to have some authority over the island.

[[Pokémon Channel]] is set in [[Mintale Town]], which is inhabited by many species of Pokémon. Humans may live there too; there is at least one suburban area.

[[Pokémon Dash]] is set in an unnamed series of islands which are seemingly uninhabited by humans.

[[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|its sequel]] are both set in locations called the [[PokéPark]], though these are stated to be two different locations. PokéPark Wii's PokéPark is a theme park owned by wild Pokémon located far away from human civilization, while in the sequel it is closer to a full Pokémon civilization.

[[Pokémon Conquest]] takes place in the [[Ransei]] region, which is said to have been created by {{p|Arceus}} and is divided into 17 kingdoms, each ruled by a different warlord.

[[Pokémon Trozei!]] is set in an unnamed area. Its sequel [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]] takes place in an unnamed island divided into zones.

[[Pokkén Tournament]] takes place in the [[Ferrum]] region, which seems to be located somewhere in the core series Pokémon world, as [[Cinnabar Island]] is mentioned in the game.

[[Pokémon Duel]] takes place on [[Carmonte Island]], an artificial resort island filled with luxury hotels.

{{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}} and [[Detective Pikachu Returns|its sequel]]'s main setting is [[Ryme City]], a big city where people and Pokémon live together. It has some kind of connections to the core series regions, as [[regional form]]s are both mentioned and shown to exist in these games, and [[Tim Goodman|Tim]]'s notes on {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Rattata}} mention the [[Alola]] region.

[[Pokémon Quest]] takes place on [[Tumblecube Island]], which is inhabitited by numerous cube-shaped Pokémon named [[Pokéxel]]. It seems to have connections to the core series Pokémon world, as the [[Silph Co.]] is mentioned in some game text.

[[Pokémon Masters EX]] takes place on [[Pasio]], an artificial island built by [[Lear]] to host the [[Pokémon Masters League]], in which Trainers from various core series regions compete against each other.

[[New Pokémon Snap]] takes place in the [[Lental]] region, which is an archipelago housing many different kinds of habitats for wild Pokémon.

[[Pokémon UNITE]] takes place on [[Aeos Island]], a mythical, distant island where people use [[Aeos energy]] to participate in [[Unite Battle]]s. Various regional forms of Pokémon appear in the game, nominally refrencing other regions. Additionally, a number of characters from the core series games compete in Unite Battles as part of the {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Legacy Trainer Showdown}} and {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Solo Challenge}} events. In the tie-in manga, [[Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!]], [[Zirco]] demonstrates knowledge of culture specific to other regions. He specifically cites [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Pokémon Musical]]s, and [[Pokéstar Studios]].

[[Pokémon Sleep]] takes place in an unnamed region consisting of several islands<ref>[[Greengrass Isle]] in-game description: "The largest island in the region, known for its fertile land covered with greenery. It hosts the greatest variety of Pokémon."</ref>. The only evidence of human habitation is a [[Old Gold Power Plant|derelict power plant]].

===Art===
<gallery>
File:Fiore alt.png|[[Fiore]] in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}
File:Almia.png|[[Almia]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
File:Oblivia artwork.png|[[Oblivia]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
File:Mystery Dungeon World PSMD.png|{{OBP|Pokémon world|Mystery Dungeon|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world}} in [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
File:Holon City.jpg|[[Holon]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:TW Aerodactyl.jpg|{{OBP|Parallel Worlds|TCG}} in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Puzzle continent detailed.png|[[Puzzle Continent]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Tropical Island.jpg|[[Southern Islands (TCG)|Tropical Island]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:Rainbow Island.jpg|[[Southern Islands (TCG)|Rainbow Island]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]
File:TCG Island artwork.jpg|[[Trading Card Game Islands|TCG Island]] in {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}
File:Snap Pokémon Island.png|[[Pokémon Island]] in [[Pokémon Snap]]
File:PokePark Wii Map.png|[[PokéPark (game)|PokéPark]] in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]
File:Ransei.png|[[Ransei]] in [[Pokémon Conquest]]
File:Pokemon Trozei Region.png|Setting of [[Pokemon Trozei]]
File:Trozeibattlemap.jpeg|Unnamed island in [[Pokémon Battle Trozei]]
File:Ferrum.png|[[Ferrum]] in [[Pokkén Tournament]]
File:Carmonte Island.png|[[Carmonte Island]] in [[Pokémon Duel]]
File:Tumblecube Island.png|[[Tumblecube Island]] in [[Pokémon Quest]]
File:Pasio.png|[[Pasio]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]
File:Lental.png|[[Lental]] in [[New Pokémon Snap]]
File:UNITE Aeos Island.png|[[Aeos Island]] in [[Pokémon UNITE]]
</gallery>

==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
The protagonists of {{aniseries|PTS}}, [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{ashfr|traveling companions}}, have visited all of the first eight core series regions in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the series are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are also shown to have a number of cities and towns that are [[List of animated series-exclusive locations|not present in the games]]. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts; for example, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in {{game|Emerald}} was not in [[Hoenn]] in the animated series, but instead in [[Kanto]] with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather than being located on an island. Additionally, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'s [[Sevii Islands]] appeared in one [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''.

Additionally, two regions exist in the series that do not exist in any video game:
* [[Orange Islands]], the tropical setting for the second season, [[S02|Adventures in the Orange Islands]]. Located south of Kanto and Johto, it differs from the standard region formula, with only four [[Gym]]s.
* [[Decolore Islands]], the setting of the final arc of {{aniseries|BW}}. It is located between Kanto and Unova, and it has no Pokémon Professor, no Pokémon Gyms, no Pokémon League, and no villainous team.

<gallery>
File:Orange.jpg|The Orange Islands
File:Decolore.png|The Decolore Islands
</gallery>

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
The protagonists of {{aniseries|HZ}}, [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], along with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], have been to [[Kanto]], [[Galar]], [[Paldea]], and [[Johto]], in that order. Liko is from Paldea, but attended the [[Indigo Academy]] in Kanto, and Roy is from an [[Roy's hometown|unnamed island]] in Kanto. Liko and Roy have travelled with the Rising Volt Tacklers on the [[Brave Olivine]] between the four regions. Additionally, the Rising Volt Tacklers visited the land of [[Kitakami]] in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', and the Rising Volt Tacklers have been seen stopping in locations that don't belong to any known region on their travels between these lands, such as [[Steelbound Town]].

==Trivia==
* Both animated series-exclusive regions are archipelagoes.
* Before [[Generation VIII]], each core series region had the letter 'o' present in its English name (Kant'''o''', J'''o'''ht'''o''', H'''o'''enn, Sinn'''o'''h, Un'''o'''va, Kal'''o'''s, and Al'''o'''la). The animated series-exclusive regions also have the letter present ('''O'''range Islands and Dec'''o'''l'''o'''re Islands).
* Seven of the eight core series regions prior to [[Generation IX]] had a name that was five letters long, with Sinnoh being the exception.
** Sinnoh's former name, Hisui, happens to be five letters long.
* Out of all of the regions in-game, [[Paldea]] has the highest population of 1,523. [[Kanto]] has the lowest, with 391 in [[Generation III]] and 364 in [[Generation IV]].

==In other languages==
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==I Calls 'Em The Geo Trio==

I call these guys the Geographical Trio, or Geo Trio for short, because they rule the environment, namely oceans, landforms, and the sky.[[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] <sup>([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]])</sup> 00:40, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

:What does this have to do with the Trio?--[[wp:HSM3|<span style="color:#FF1111;">'''☆'''</span>]][[User:CoolPikachu!|<span style="color:#FFFFFF;">'''Cool'''</span>]][[User talk:CoolPikachu!|<span style="color#FF1111;">'''ピカチュウ!'''</span>]] 01:50, 22 October 2008 (UTC)
::In reality, I was actually thinking of moving another one of the trios' pages from a name I gave them to another, better one. That'd be the lake trio, to legendary pixies. That'd fit better with the other three. '''[[User:TTEchidna|<span style="color:#FF0000">''TTE''</span>]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 02:49, 22 October 2008 (UTC)

== Trio or not? ==

Is this group really a legendary trio? They don't really fit in with the norms from the other trios.
As it says on Rayquaza's trivia:
Rayquaza is the only trio master that is actually a member of its own trio.
Out of the weather trio, it is the only one of the trio with a secondary type.
Then in the text of this page, it says:
This is the only legendary trio whose members do not all have the same base stat total; Groudon and Kyogre share a total of 670, while Rayquaza's is 680. This fits with its role as a mediator between Groudon and Kyogre.
This shows major differences in the things that normal define a trio. --[[Gallade|<span style="color:#00A000;">'''エ'''</span>]][[User:Galladeon|<span style="color:#0000A0;">'''ルレ'''</span>]][[User talk:Galladeon|<span style="color:#B69E00;">'''イ'''</span><span style="color:#93abc3;">'''ド'''</span>]] 04:41, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

Exactly, Rayquaza is a "guardian" like Lugia and Ho-oh (note the flying type and 680BST btw). With this I mean that it acts intelligent, whereas Groundon and Kyogre simply go on rampage when awakened. One could also find connections between Groudon, Kyogre and Regigigas, the other 670 legend, which is also sealed away in a hybernating state. But the Weather trio is a weather duo with their guardian. Especially considering that Rayquaza is superior to them in more ways:
-a secondary type
-red, black plus yellow patterns on it's body
-680BST instead of 670
-it's ability deactivates the duos abilities instead of creating it's own weather
--[[User:Saiph charon|Saiph charon]] 09:18, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

== Can Anyone? ==

put rayquaza in the middle, cause it seems more poetic? also, since it is the strongest, and has two types, and is the mediator, the middle seems the best. i'd do it myself, but i don't know how... {{unsigned|Empath-Silvio}}
:Sorry, it's 'dex order. Rayquaza is the master, it comes after them --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">electAbuzz</span>''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''<span style="color:#ED9121">z</span>''']] 20:01, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
::OK [[User:Empath-Silvio|Empath-Silvio]] 23:08, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
:::If that's so, Kyogre should be first. - '''[[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#{{cute color}}">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]]''' - 13:59, 3 October 2009 (UTC)
::::Indeed. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 06:37, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

== Back patterns ==

Shouldn't the patterns shown pre-battle be included in this article? <small>- ''unsigned comment from [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|Giratina's Embodiment]] ([[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Giratina's_Embodiment|contribs]])'' </small> 21:46, 16 August 2009 (UTC)

== Theme ==

The article refers to them as the 'weather trio' when this isn't strictly correct. Rayquaza neutralizes weather whilst the other two wreck havoc. Isn't it more of a reference to earth, sea and sky. Just a thought.
--[[User:Hyurnat4|Hyurnat4]] 05:43, 21 October 2009 (UTC)
:Well, I guess neutralizing weather counts as affecting the weather too. :P As for earth, sea, and sky... "Elements trio" doesn't sound half bad to me, but I don't see why we really would need to change it. [[User:Zesty Cactus|<span style="color:#006400">'''Zesty'''</span>]][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|<span style="color:#3CB371">'''Cactus'''</span>]] 05:48, 21 October 2009 (UTC)

== The Weather Trio Movesets and HGSS ==

I edited the Similar movesets section to reflect the differences in HGSS. However, since the changes are so vast, I purpose a change in the listing:

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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | [[Image:382.png]]<br>{{pcolor|Kyogre|47587e}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ground color}}" | [[Image:383.png]]<br>{{pcolor|Groudon|49422b}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color}}; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | [[Image:384.png]]<br>{{pcolor|Rayquaza|322661}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
|- align="center"
| align="right" style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|2ED42E|Version}}
| style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{diamond color light}}|Pokémon Diamond Version|D}}{{color2|{{pearl color light}}|Pokémon Pearl Version|P}}{{color2|{{platinum color light}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}'''
| style="background:#{{Johto color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{heartgold color light}}|Pokémon HeartGold Version|HG}}{{color2|{{soulsilver color light}}|Pokémon SoulSilver Version|SS}}'''
| style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{diamond color light}}|Pokémon Diamond Version|D}}{{color2|{{pearl color light}}|Pokémon Pearl Version|P}}{{color2|{{platinum color light}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}'''
| style="background:#{{Johto color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{heartgold color light}}|Pokémon HeartGold Version|HG}}{{color2|{{soulsilver color light}}|Pokémon SoulSilver Version|SS}}'''
| style="background:#{{Sinnoh color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{diamond color light}}|Pokémon Diamond Version|D}}{{color2|{{pearl color light}}|Pokémon Pearl Version|P}}{{color2|{{platinum color light}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}'''
| style="background:#{{Johto color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{heartgold color light}}|Pokémon HeartGold Version|HG}}{{color2|{{soulsilver color light}}|Pokémon SoulSilver Version|SS}}'''
|- align="center"
| align="right" style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|2ED42E|Start}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Water Pulse|{{water color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Mud Shot|{{ground color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Twister|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|- align="center"
| align="right" style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|2ED42E|5}}
| colspan="6" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Scary Face|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|- align="center"
| align="right" style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|2ED42E|15}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|AncientPower|{{rock color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Body Slam|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|AncientPower|{{rock color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{mcolor|Lava Plume|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | {{mcolor|AncientPower|{{rock color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}" | {{mcolor|Crunch|{{dark color dark}}}}
|}{{-}}

And so on...

Thoughts? '''[[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#{{cute color}}">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]]''' - 16:39, 1 November 2009 (UTC)
:I think seperate columns would be nice since it's extremely difficult to look at as-is.. problem is, what would we do for the moves that the entire trio learns in one version and not in the other (ie: rest... Kyogre doesn't appear to get Rest in HGSS)? List it normally, or somehow figure out something for the multi-cell spanning? →''[[User:Tina|<span style="color:#B16ABB;"><u>'''T'''</u>inā</span>]]'' <sup>[[User talk:Tina|<span style="color:#B16ABB;">♫</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Tina|<span style="color:#B16ABB;">★</span>]]</sup> 16:55, 1 November 2009 (UTC)
:: Not exactly sure what you are talking about Tinrar, but at lv. 50, the row will look similar to the level 15 row seen above, as for Lv. 30:
{| align="center" style="background: #00A000; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #2ED42E"
|- align="center"
| align="right" style="background:#{{emerald color dark}}" | {{color|2ED42E|30}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Calm Mind|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Aqua Ring|{{water color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Bulk Up|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rest|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Dragon Dance|{{dragon color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Rest|{{fighting color dark}}}}''
|}{{-}}
::Like this. {{unsigned|Chosen}}
:::Good job. Big improvement. —'''<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="color:#000">darklord</span>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 06:45, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

==References==
They can't be references to all of the three different references stated. I think we should leave only one, but I find them all a little farfetched. The similarities between them and the mytholigical monsters are generic, the Godzilla one is just stupid, and the spheres seem too distant to be a reference to. It's just my opinion. --[[User:Reversinator|Reversinator]] 22:25, 13 July 2010 (UTC)

== What about {{p|Deoxys}}? ==

Isn't pair with Rayquaza and considered its enemy? --[[User talk:Venomoth|☯ ]][[User:Venomoth|*Ɣℯ№ӎօṫհ*]][[User talk:Venomoth| ☯]] 15:17, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

That is in the movie, not in the games, and even in the movie they aren't enemies per say, just a Rayquaza defending the Ozone. As far as I know, they aren't even mentioned at the same time in any of the games, so the answer is no. Oh BTW, this would be better on Rayquaza or Deoxys's talk page, because it has nothing to do with the Weather Trio –– [[Water (type)|<font color="Navy">Water</font>]]<small>[[Hydro Cannon (move)|<font color="Blue">User</font>]]</small> <small><sub>([[user:WaterUser|page]], [[User talk:WaterUser|talk]])</sub></small> 15:38, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

== Groudon and Kyogre can fly? ==

In Emerald version, right after Rayquaza causes Kyogre and Groudon to leave [[Sootopolis City]], if you talk to Archie he says, "Kyogre and Groudon both flew off to who knows where." Does he mean that they just fled, or literally flew away? --[[User:Fimbulwinter2012|<span style="color:green">"FiMbUlWiNtEr2O|2"</span>]] 01:36, 12 January 2011 (UTC)
:I think it just means they fled. If you run from them while battling them, the game say "Kyogre/Groudon flew away!" in Emerald, like it does for all of the legendary Pokémon (well, other than roaming ones). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 01:40, 12 January 2011 (UTC)

== Moveset Comparison ==

I don't know a thing about coding templates, but looking at the page I was thinking it'd be really nice if comparisons between the movesets in past generations/games were also included somehow—either by modifying the template to allow it to shift between generations, or by including past-gen moveset comparisons on a separate page. Would either of those be doable? Or is it just not worth the effort? —[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] [[User talk:AndyPKMN|(talk)]] 20:11, 17 December 2014 (UTC)

== Geographical duo ==

What about Geographical duo? [[User:SaturnMario|<font color="#034112">SaturnMario</font>]], [[User talk:SaturnMario|<font color="#078325">his talk</font>]] and [[Special:Contributions/SaturnMario|<font color="#83C192">his contributions</font>]] 22:50, 11 January 2015 (UTC)

== Super-ancient Pokémon ==

Has the term "super-ancient Pokémon" ever been used in a way that includes Rayquaza, or is it always just Kyogre and Groudon? --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 17:00, 13 January 2015 (UTC)
:The Super Music Collection for RS calls the trio's battle theme "Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon)". However, only Rayquaza's theme in ORAS is called "Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon)", since Kyogre and Groudon have "Battle! (Primal Reversion)". [[User:Pikachu Bros.|Pikachu Bros.]] ([[User talk:Pikachu Bros.|talk]]) 17:06, 13 January 2015 (UTC)
::I would be for moving this page to Super-Ancient Pokémon. There's no reason to use a fan-term for the group when an canonical one exists. [[User:Pacack|<span style="text-shadow: 2px 1px 1px #FFE300">ᗧ•••ᗣ Pacack</span>]] 15:39, 22 November 2015 (UTC)
Yes. Move it. Consistency with other official terms such as 'legendary titans'. [[User:Lmoamemesxd|Lmoamemesxd]] ([[User talk:Lmoamemesxd|talk]]) 02:04, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
Necrobumped; however, "Please discuss whether or not to move it on its talk page." --[[User:Lmoamemesxd|Lmoamemesxd]] ([[User talk:Lmoamemesxd|talk]]) 02:08, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
:I still stand by the idea that we should move it. [[User:Pacack| <span style="background:#000000"><span style="color:#ffe700">'''Pa'''ᗧ•••</span><span style="color:#0000FF">ᗣ'''ck'''</span> </span>]] 02:49, 21 July 2016 (UTC)
::So, it's been almost six months since this was last discussed, and there still hasn't been a conclusion reached. Imo it should be moved - if we have the regis as Legendary titans, an official term, there's not much reason we should still use a fan name for a group that has an official name, even if the fan name has existed for ten plus years and the official term isn't even three years old. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#98CC00">Celad</span>]][[User_talk:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#FFC37D">onkey</span>]] 17:28, 11 February 2017 (UTC)
:::Please do understand that moves, merges, and other such proposals are decided on by the {{bp|Editorial Board}}. No one should not take it upon themselves to fulfill or reject these without their approval.
:::In the meantime, you're welcome to discuss, of course. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 17:49, 11 February 2017 (UTC)
::::Yeah, I understand that. Have the mods discussed it? --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#98CC00">Celad</span>]][[User_talk:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#FFC37D">onkey</span>]] 19:22, 11 February 2017 (UTC)
:::::I think that it should be the opposite. The 'Super-Ancient Pokemon' should be moved to the weather trio page. This will be much more sufficient. [[User:Eeveelutionred|Eeveelutionred]] ([[User talk:Eeveelutionred|talk]]) 02:32, 13 March 2017 (UTC)
::::::Well, considering that that's where the page already is, that doesn't really change anything.

::::::I still think we should move the page to "super-ancient Pokémon" - we should strive to have the most accurate page titles, and we should not have fan names as the titles for the page when an official name exists, especially when we have done so for pages like the Legendary Titans. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#287a43">Celad</span>]][[User_talk:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#e85545">onkey</span>]] 11:10, 13 March 2017 (UTC)
:::::::Saying that this page is waiting Editorial Board approval to be moved is funny when you take into consideration the fact that Ataro, a member of the Editorial Board, has created the page [[super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)]]. This page has to be moved, not only because we're talking about official terminology, but for consistency sake as well. --[[User:Mikuri|<span style="color:#2b915e;">'''Mi'''</span>]][[User talk: Mikuri|<span style="color:#52cc91;">'''ku'''</span>]][[Special:Contributions/Mikuri|<span style="color:#8debbc;">'''ri'''</span>]] 12:29, 13 March 2017 (UTC)
::::::::Good catch. However, I'd feel safer checking with the staff. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#287a43">Celad</span>]][[User_talk:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#e85545">onkey</span>]] 12:38, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

== Primal Groudon STAB? ==

In the move comparison section Fire-type moves are not indicated to be STAB despite Primal Groudon getting STAB. Should this be rectified or has it intentionally been left unbolded? --[[User:Terry152|<font color="#0000FF">'''Terry152'''</font>]] ([[User talk:Terry152|<font color="#000000">Talk</font>]]) 08:19, 12 March 2015 (UTC)

== Renaming The weather trio page ==

Should the page be named Super-ancient Pokémon now as it the official name like Legendary Titans for example? It makes more sense as there is an official term for the legendary trio? --[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob Kogan]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 20:29, 3 July 2017 (UTC)
:I agree. There are [[Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection|official sources]] that refer to these three Pokémon as the "Super-Ancient Pokémon". - [[User:Taylor|Taylor]] ([[User talk:Taylor|talk]]) 19:51, 8 September 2017 (UTC)

== Re: Super-ancient Pokémon ==

I deeply, deeply believe that this page should be moved to Super-ancient Pokémon. The name has been used to refer to all three members of the trio (see above) and no others, the actual content of the page uses the term Super-ancient Pokémon, and the comics page for the trio is named “Super-ancient Pokémon” as well. Super-ancient Pokémon is an official term whereas Weather trio is not. I think it’s time for the page to be moved. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 16:27, 6 June 2018 (UTC)
::Kinda like how the regi trio was renamed to Legendary Titans correct?--[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob Kogan]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:30, 6 June 2018 (UTC)
:::[http://pokemon.gamespress.com/Deoxys-Returns-and-Clashes-with-Rayquaza-in-the-Delta-Episode-of-Pokem Exactly].

:::IMO, and I'm pretty sure in the opinions of Bulbapedia as well, official terms trump fan terms no matter what. I see zero reason not to move this page. --[[User:Celadonkey|Celadonkey]] 17:37, 6 June 2018 (UTC)
::I would be in favor of the move; given there was no name given at all for trio for a long time now. I also notice that someone at some point changed the a lot of the text on the page to refer to them as the Super-ancient Pokémon despite the page itself not being moved yet. On the other hand, I can understand why they are still listed as the Weather trio due to all three of them controlling weather to some degree. In the end, we still need to wait for admin approval first before the page is moved at all. ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|<span style="color:teal">Frozen</span>]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|<span style="color:green">Fennec</span>]]'' 22:45, 8 October 2018 (UTC)
Bringing this up again... this needs to be moved. The page already calls it "Super-ancient Pokemon", the title of the article should too. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#00A1E9">cela</span><span style="color:#BF004F">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 15:58, 9 June 2019 (UTC)

::Seconding the need to rename this page ASAP. --[[User:Bulbafan|Bulbafan]] ([[User talk:Bulbafan|talk]]) 19:20, 6 August 2019 (UTC)

Thirding, a year on. I don't see any reason to keep this name. --[[User:Bulbafan|Bulbafan]] ([[User talk:Bulbafan|talk]]) 04:51, 19 August 2020 (UTC)

The initial request to change the name happened in January of 2015. How has this been put off for over five years? [[User:DrPumpkinz|DrPumpkinz]] ([[User talk:DrPumpkinz|talk]]) 02:04, 27 August 2020 (UTC)

Can you please delete the redirect from "Super-ancient Pokémon" so I can move this page? --[[User:SaturnMario|<font color="#034112">SaturnMario</font>]], [[User talk:SaturnMario|<font color="#078325">his talk</font>]] and [[Special:Contributions/SaturnMario|<font color="#83C192">his contributions</font>]] 01:15, 8 October 2020 (UTC)

Even after the site update, we're still here. Please delete the super-ancient Pokémon redirect to enable moving. --[[User:Bulbafan|Bulbafan]] ([[User talk:Bulbafan|talk]]) 07:17, 21 April 2021 (UTC)
:Good news Everyone... --[[User:Spriteit|Spriteit]] ([[User talk:Spriteit|talk]]) 01:39, 1 May 2021 (UTC)

:YEAAAAAAAHHHHH --[[User:Bulbafan|Bulbafan]] ([[User talk:Bulbafan|talk]]) 18:16, 1 May 2021 (UTC)

:Should Legendary titans be moved to Legendary giants? It's the first name stated in-game and not just promotion materials.--'''[[User:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#CC0000">Rocket</span>]] [[User talk:Team Rocket Grunt|<span style="color:#666666">Grunt</span>]]''' 18:00, 2 May 2021 (UTC)

== Guardians? ==

Where does the info about them being guardians of the sea, land, etc. come from? I can't find any official references to it; it seems to be fanon. Groudon and Kyogre spend their time in deep slumber until awakened by Team Magma/Aqua. And once awoke, they try to expand their dominion without regards for their actions' catastrophic effects on the world and its inhabitants. I don't see how they could possibly be considered guardians. [[User:Golden Trainer|Golden Trainer]] ([[User talk:Golden Trainer|talk]]) 09:10, 9 October 2020 (UTC)
:Since no one has been able to produce a source, I'll be removing parts that call them guardians in 7 days, unless there are objections before then. [[User:Golden Trainer|Golden Trainer]] ([[User talk:Golden Trainer|talk]]) 04:22, 13 October 2020 (UTC)

== Super-Ancient Pokémon first battle ==

Why does Bulbapedia believe Primal Groudon and Kyogre fought each other 3,000 years ago ??? Zinnia only says thousands of years ago, and nobody put any source, neither here or in the myths and legends page ?? {{unsigned|Enzoul777}}
:Thousands of years ago, got it, thanks buddy--[[User:Jacob9594|Jacob9594 ]] ([[User talk:Jacob9594|talk]]) 17:15, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

== Confusion with the ancient Paradox Pokémon? ==

Do you think we should put a note at the top to avoid confusion? [[User:Masked Man|Masked Man]] ([[User talk:Masked Man|talk]]) 04:48, 18 August 2024 (UTC)
:There's already a disambiguation page for [[ancient Pokémon]]. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 18:59, 18 August 2024 (UTC)

== "Formed by primal energy/minerals of the ozone layer"? ==

"Thousands of years ago, [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Kyogre}} and Primal {{p|Groudon}} are formed by the primal energy that existed in that time and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. Around the same time, {{p|Rayquaza}} was formed by the minerals of the ozone layer."

As far as I can tell this line is fan speculation originating from an edit to the History of the Pokémon World article back in July 2008. This was noticed and removed from that article in March 2024, but before it was removed it spread and now is referenced on the [[Hoenn]], [[Super-ancient Pokémon]], [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]], and arguably the [[Kyogre (Pokémon)|Kyogre]] and [[Groudon (Pokémon)|Groudon]] pages. It is also included in the [[Pokémon world]] article, but is at least labeled as speculation there. As far as I'm aware there is no canonical information on the origin of the Super-ancient Pokémon, and this is just pure fan theory, but I figured I'd make a Talk page post rather than just removing them all myself. Does anyone know where this info came from or is it just nonsense? [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 12:53, 31 July 2025 (UTC)

Rayquaza (Pokémon)

2025-07-31T12:31:23Z

Jump Drive: Removed line about being created from minerals in the ozone layer, this appears to be speculation added to the History of the Pokemon World article in July 2008 which was since removed in March 2024 but not before spreading.

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'''Rayquaza''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レックウザ''' ''Rayquaza'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Flying}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Rayquaza''' if it knows {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, but only if it is not holding a [[Z-Crystal]].

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for these details.)

Rayquaza is the game mascot of {{game|Emerald}}, appearing on the boxart of the game. It serves to end the conflict between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} when [[Team Magma]]'s leader [[Maxie]] and [[Team Aqua]]'s leader [[Archie]] awakened them.

Along with Kyogre and Groudon, Rayquaza is one of the [[super-ancient Pokémon]], often viewed as their [[Legendary leader|leader]] by fans. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, it plays an important role during the [[Delta Episode]]. It is associated with {{p|Deoxys}}.

==Biology==
Rayquaza is a large, green, serpentine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that also resembles a missile. It has red-tipped, rudder-like wings on its shoulders and down its body, and similarly patterned fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow ring-like symbols run across the length of Rayquaza's body and it has an additional yellow ring on top of its head. Rayquaza has two limbs with three-clawed hands, and two long, flat, horn-like structures on its head, with two shorter horns along its jawline. It has small, yellow eyes with black pupils, prominent pink gums, and two discernible fangs in its upper jaw.

Rayquaza has a strong and endless desire to do heroic deeds for the [[Pokémon world]].<ref>[[Legendary and Mythical Guidebook: Deluxe Edition]]: :''"Rayquaza has a never-ending appetite for doing what right."''</ref> Rayquaza is said to be equal to both Groudon and Kyogre.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150209222143/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/the-legends-of-hoenn-continue | The Legends of Hoenn Continue]</ref> For that reason, it is the only one who can halt the endless battles of the other two [[super-ancient Pokémon]], by overpowering them and forcing both back into their slumber, even in their [[Primal Reversion|Primal Forms]].<ref>[[Wallace]]: ''"Somewhere, there is a super-ancient Pokémon named Rayquaza. It's said that it was Rayquaza that becalmed the two combatants in the distant past."'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref><ref>[[Zinnia]]: ''"That was when, as if drawn by the brilliance, a Pokémon that shone in a blazing emerald hue descended from the heavens... That Pokémon was none other than Rayquaza. Rayquaza's power overwhelmed that of the two Primal Pokémon, and peace returned to the world."'' ([[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref>. Rayquaza is also the only one who can stop the two and restore order to nature that they disrupted. Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the {{wp|ozone layer}}, where it feeds on water and other particles. There, it feeds on [[Meteorite|meteoroids]], which includes [[Mega Stone]]s and even {{p|Minior}}. It also loves [[Rayquaza Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered it in the past. Rayquaza is {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely}} seen by people; even in flight, its appearance is indistinguishable from that of a meteor. For living in the ozone layer, it can breathe in outer space.

Rayquaza possesses some of the strongest attack power out of any Pokémon; it can easily summon cyclones to overwhelm its opponents. {{m|Dragon Ascent|It can soar into the sky and drop out into its foes at high speeds}}, causing huge damage. Thanks to its weather-manipulation powers, {{a|Air Lock|it can eliminate weather effects}}. Rayquaza was worshiped by the [[Draconid people]] as the savior of the region since ancient times. Thus, they built the [[Sky Pillar]] to honor it. Additionally, it can be summoned atop Sky Pillar by multiple [[Key Stone|Key Stones]]. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the Draconids referred to it as their "Dragon Lord". It is one of the longest-lived Pokémon species. Inside its body lies an organ that contains the same [[Infinity Energy|power]] as a [[Mega Stone]], which was named the "mikado organ" (Japanese: '''ミカド{{tt|器官|きかん}}''') by a [[Devon Corporation]] scientist.

Rayquaza is bitter enemies with {{p|Deoxys}}, an extraterrestrial Pokémon that repeatedly invades its territory, with the two often clashing with each other in space. This is depicted in the movie ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', the games [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire]], and [[Pokémon Masters EX|Masters EX]].

Rayquaza is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Air Lock}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
[[File:Destroying the meteoroid Rayquaza ORAS.png|thumb|right|Mega Rayquaza destroying [[Grand Meteor Delta|a meteor]]]]
Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Rayquaza.

Thanks to Rayquaza's mikado organ, by consuming meteoroids in the stratosphere, the organ can be filled with enough [[Infinity Energy|energy]] for Rayquaza to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] without a [[Mega Stone]] and even a [[Key Stone]] (as seen in {{aniseries|XY}}).

As Mega Rayquaza, its body becomes longer and gains more features. Its head becomes longer with the Δ (delta) symbol appearing on its forehead. Rayquaza's eyes now contain yellow pupils with red irises, and black, {{wp|shichishito}}-shaped markings trail behind its eyes. Its red lips and teeth become gold, and the gold lines connect to those on its lower horns, which take on a broad, triangular shape. At the outer edges of its lower horns are long, golden, glowing tendrils that each extend to a green, fin-like structure; these tendrils have ring patterns that strongly resemble the yellow markings running along the length of Rayquaza's normal form. While in flight, these tendrils give Mega Rayquaza a triangular profile. Its two upper horns become longer with a gold line running over them in a V shape, and each upper horn has another glowing tendril that ends in a circular shape with a spike. Along the length of its body are golden, glowing orbs placed where its ring patterns used to be. The chin, part of the neck, and parts of its serpentine body are changed to the color black. The fins running along its body are now marked with gold lines; the fins on its tail become entirely yellow and substantially longer. Particles stream from the long tendrils that extend from its jutting jaw; these particles can control the density and humidity of the air, allowing Mega Rayquaza to manipulate the weather. Its green hide sparkles with an emerald-like quality.<ref name="Mega">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150202050239/http://www.pokemonrubysapphire.com/en-us/pokemon/legendary-pokemon/mega-rayquaza | Mega Rayquaza]</ref>

Mega Rayquaza was said to have been born from humanity's wish for salvation, channeled through the Key Stone of a Draconid Lorekeeper. Rayquaza is the first recorded Pokémon to achieve [[Mega Evolution]] and is at its full power when in the Mega Evolved state. Thanks to its weather-manipulating powers, {{a|Delta Stream|it can change the weather to eliminate}} all of the [[Flying (type)|Flying]] [[type]]'s weaknesses. Mega Rayquaza is so powerful that it can undo the [[Primal Reversion|primal forms]] of {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}. It's also capable of destroying [[Grand Meteor Delta|meteors bigger than itself]]. It has been referred to as "Δ (Delta)".

Mega Rayquaza is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Delta Stream}} as an [[Ability]].
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Rayquaza is the focus of the third and final Bonus Field. It can only be challenged after capturing {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} and will then join the circuit of bonus fields. Rayquaza will bounce along from left to right, allowing the ball to roll under it if it is up. It will sometimes use {{m|Thunder}} to paralyze the ball if it is not moving fast enough, though it does stay still while it is unleashing the attack. Rayquaza will also sometimes use {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} to create two tornadoes that cause the ball to fly up into the air for several seconds if contact is made. Rayquaza must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Rayquaza will be captured.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Rayquaza acts as the final boss, living on the [[Sky Tower]]. After it is defeated, Rayquaza helps save the {{pkmn|world (Mystery Dungeon)|world}} from a meteor. After the credits roll, the player can re-battle Rayquaza to recruit it.
* {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}: Rayquaza can be captured in a bonus mission after the credits.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Rayquaza is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Sky Melodica]].
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Rayquaza is the leader of the [[Granite Zone|Granite]] and [[Flower Zone]]s. He's in charge of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Rayquaza first appears early into the game, fleeing to space in fear of [[Dark Matter]]'s influence. When Dark Matter attempts to take the [[Tree of Life]] to space, Rayquaza and Deoxys use their energy to try and slow its ascent from above, with Rayquaza even Mega Evolving. Ultimately, when Dark Matter regenerates itself for the first time, it unleashes even more energy, turning both Rayquaza and Deoxys to stone. At the conclusion of the event, Rayquaza turns back to normal and takes residence at [[Dragon Gate]] and guards the {{DL|Looplet|Wind Looplet}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=200|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Rayquaza</sc> lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth's ozone layer, never descending to the ground. This {{ScPkmn}} appears to feed on water and particles in the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Rayquaza</sc> is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth's ozone layer, above the clouds. Its existence had been completely unknown because it lived so high in the sky.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A {{ScPkmn}} that flies endlessly in the ozone layer. It is said it would descend to the ground if <sc>Kyogre</sc> and <sc>Groudon</sc> were to fight.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=209}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years. Legends remain of how it put to rest the clash between Kyogre and Groudon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It flies forever through the ozone layer, consuming meteoroids for sustenance. The many meteoroids in its body provide the energy it needs to Mega Evolve.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Sky Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire#Rayquaza|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|area=[[Sky Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Emerald#Rayquaza|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Embedded Tower]] <small>(requires [[Jade Orb]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver#Rayquaza|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|link=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|land}}|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Field}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black|v2=White|area=[[Poké Transfer]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|area=[[Poké Transfer]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=X|v2=Y|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=fff|area=[[Sky Pillar]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire#Rayquaza|Only one]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cliff World}}) <small>(requires {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} in party)</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Rayquaza|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Trade]]<sup>Version 1.3.0+</sup>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Rayquaza|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Ramanas Park]] <small>(requires [[Stratospheric Slate]])</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Rayquaza|Only one]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]], [[#Poké Portal News|Poké Portal News]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Great Crater of Paldea]] after receiving the [[Rayquaza Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rayquaza|Only one]]) <small>('''Group Quest''')</small>}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=Bonus Field ([[Ruby Field|Both]] [[Sapphire Field|Fields]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Random Agent Cards, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Sky Tower]] Summit (9F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]] (during mission)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (50F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (50F)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Flower Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Tower: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|Two Heroes of Ransei}}, special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Conductor Room#King of the Sky|Conductor Room: King of the Sky]] <small>(Boss)</small>, [[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 4|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Sky Crest Range|Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range]] <small>(Special Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|color={{gold color}}|area=[[Dragon Gate]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 30|Area 30: Stage 04]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Sky Tower]] (34F)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Roseus Center|Roseus Center: Stage 290]]<br>[[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 685]] <small>(Shiny)</small><br>Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Rayquaza's Ascension]]''<br>Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Hoenn Legends Stage ③]]''<br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#14th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(14th release; Shiny)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Legendary event]]/[[Legendary Adventures]] (''[[The Dragon That Rules the Sky]]''): {{sync|Zinnia|Rayquaza}} <small>('''{{me|Rayquaza}}''')</small><br>Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Steven|Rayquaza|Anniversary 2021}} <small>('''{{me|Rayquaza}}''' {{shinystar}})</small>}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza|Korean|South Korea|70|May 31 to July 17, 2008|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|15th Anniversary Rayquaza|Japanese|Japan|100|February 10 to 27, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#15th Anniversary Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza|Japanese|Japan<br>Wi-Fi|70{{shinystar|V}}|March 17 to April 16, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Nobunaga's Black Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza|All|Japan|70{{shinystar|VI}}|January 18 to February 8, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Winter 2015 World Hobby Fair Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|CoroCoro Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|March 14 to May 15, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#CoroCoro Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza|All|South Korea|70{{shinystar|VI}}|May 2 to 5, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Spring Carnival 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|May 6 to July 31, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza|American region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|May 6 to July 31, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Singapore Summer 2015 Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|August 10, 2015 to January 27, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Galileo Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Galileo Rayquaza|American region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|August 12 to September 14, 2015|link=List of American region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Galileo Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Japanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|PAL region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza|Taiwanese region|Online|70{{shinystar|VI}}|September 11 to October 31, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Nintendo Hong Kong Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Rayquaza|All|Japan|70{{shinystar|VI}}|February 1 to 29, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Rayquaza}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza|All|Japan|100{{shinystar|VI}}|July 5, 2016<br>July 6 to September 4, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Skytree Town Rayquaza}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Shiny Rayquaza Appears|Dragon|hide|75{{shinystar|HOME}}|December 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025|link=Poké Portal News/2024#December 19, 2024 to January 5, 2025_2}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Rayquaza|Korean|PGL|50|August 25 to September 30, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Rayquaza}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dragon|type2=Flying
|event1=Dragon Scale|event1type=None|event1rar=100
|event2=Life Orb|event2type=None|event2rar=100
|event3=Dragon Fang|event3type=None|event3rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Rayquaza=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|HP= 105
|Attack=150
|Defense=90
|SpAtk= 150
|SpDef= 90
|Speed= 95}}

=====Mega Rayquaza=====
{{Base Stats
|type=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|HP=105
|Attack=180
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=180
|SpDef=100
|Speed=115}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Flying= 100
|Fighting= 50
|Ground= 0
|Rock= 200
|Bug= 50
|Poison= 100
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 100
|Fire= 50
|Grass= 25
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Water= 50
|Ice= 400
|Dragon= 200
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Dragon Ascent|Flying|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|9|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|18|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|63|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|72|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|81|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM180|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM222|Breaking Swipe|Dragon|Physical|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|3}}

===Side game data===
====Rayquaza====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|body=4
|rate=-10
|area=Stratos Lookout
|P1=Like a star blazing in the sky, I shall help you!
|P2=How is this possible? My health is reduced to a mere half?
|P3=I've had enough... The ozone layer calls for my return...
|PL=I've leveled up! The vast power of the skies fills me!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|body=4
|rate={{tt|50|Unaffected by boosts}}
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Boss of [[Dragon Gate]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=I live high up in the sky, flying through the ozone layer for millions of years!
|P2=I've taken a lot of damage, it seems...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dragon
|group=Dragon
|assist=Flying
|fieldpower=0
|loop=13
|MinEXP=600
|MaxEXP=-
|num=210
|browser=Rayquaza {{m|Outrage|rampages}} while spitting energy. It is said to be impossible to capture.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dragon
|att=5
|def=4
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|walk=1.7
|hp=60
|attack=87
|defense=57
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|Pad=Rayquaza is a Zone Keeper. He protects the [[Granite Zone]] and the [[Flower Zone]]. He's also the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He values promises.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|HP=5
|atk=5
|def=4
|spd=4
|range=4
|move=Dragon Pulse
|ability1=Nomad
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Nobunaga]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|power=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384|num=162
|mega=1
|stone=Meteorite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
|swapper=Shot Out
|megaspeedup=20
|effectdesc=Erases a Pokémon of a different type than Mega Rayquaza (max 10).
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Dragon|ndex=384S|stype=Flying|num=162
|mega=1
|stone=Meteorite
|min=80
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
|megaspeedup=15
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon and disruptions around two spots you tap.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Rayquaza
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Rayquaza}}{{tt|400|First time}}/{{tt|80|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|40|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=213
|attack=284
|defense=170
|fast={{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}
|special={{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Hurricane}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Hoenn Celebration 2021}}, {{m|Breaking Swipe}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Primal Rumblings}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}{{tt|†|Obtained with Meteorite}}
}}
|}

====Mega Rayquaza====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=384M
|coset=None
|conto=None
|recruitment=Boss of [[Dragon Gate]]
|gigantic=1
|P1=I live high up in the sky, flying through the ozone layer for millions of years!
|P2=I've taken a lot of damage, it seems...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dragon|ndex=0384M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Rayquaza
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=227
|attack=377
|defense=210
|fast={{m|Air Slash}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}
|special={{m|Outrage}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Hurricane}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Hoenn Celebration 2021}}, {{m|Breaking Swipe}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Primal Rumblings}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}{{tt|†|Obtained with Meteorite, required for Mega Evolution}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
Rayquaza can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Rayquaza if it knows {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, but only if it is not holding a [[Z-Crystal]]. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Rayquaza featured in the [[Delta Episode]] must be {{pkmn2|caught}} (which requires it to eat the [[Meteorite]]) before the player can Mega Evolve any Rayquaza.

{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0384Rayquaza
|name1=Rayquaza
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Rayquaza
|loc1=Default
|sprite2=0384Rayquaza-Mega
|type1-2=Dragon
|type2-2=Flying
|forme2=Mega Rayquaza
|loc2=Know {{color2|000|Dragon Ascent (move)|Dragon Ascent}}
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dragon
|pictype=art
|no1=0384
|name1=Rayquaza
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dragon|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=384}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=384}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=384}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsORAS|ndex=384|form1=M|crop=231}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=384|form1=M|crop=232}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0384|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|384|Rayquaza}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rayquaza M07.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'']]
[[File:Black Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Rayquaza in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Mega Rayquaza anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Rayquaza in the [[Mega Evolution Specials]]]]
[[File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Mega Rayquaza in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Rayquaza (M07)]]=====
Rayquaza debuted in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It fought {{OBP|Deoxys|M07}}, believing it was invading the Sky High Pokémon's territory when Deoxys was in fact looking for its friend, another Deoxys.

====={{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza|Rayquaza (''Pokémon the Series: XY'')}}=====
In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', a Rayquaza showed up and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]]. [[Alain]] and {{Steven}} tried to battle it, but they were quickly defeated by the Sky High Pokémon. In ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', it tried to stop the destructive battle between [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Groudon|Groudon]] and Primal [[Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)#Kyogre|Kyogre]] as both were trying to obtain the [[Giant Rock]], and eventually succeeded.

=====[[Black Rayquaza]]=====
In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', a {{Shiny}} Rayquaza emerged from [[Roy]]'s [[Ancient Poké Ball]] before flying away. It was later revealed that it was one of [[Lucius]]'s Pokémon and one of the [[Six Heroes]]. Finding it again provided Roy with inspiration to start traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', {{an|Cynthia}} appeared to own a Rayquaza, but it was only an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}. Whenever Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a Shiny Rayquaza.

Rayquaza made its physical animated series debut in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''. It used {{m|Hyper Beam}} on the rocket ship {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} were on, presumably in order to protect its territory from them.

In [[BWS02]], {{an|Iris}} saw a Rayquaza and decided to follow it and see where it would go next.

In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', a Shiny Rayquaza capable of Mega Evolving was summoned alongside {{p|Latios}} and {{p|Latias}} by {{an|Hoopa}} to protect it from the shadow {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Hoopa|Hoopa Unbound}}. The trio protected Hoopa from the shadow Hoopa and its reinforcements, [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, {{p|Giratina}}, and {{p|Kyurem}}, in [[Dahara City]]. Eventually, the {{pkmn|battle}} ended after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a [[Prison Bottle]], and Rayquaza departed for its home.

In ''[[SM124|Living on the Cutting Edge!]]'', a Rayquaza was battling {{p|Deoxys}} in outer space. The battle accidentally caused one of the meteors to head towards [[Alola]], though it was ultimately cut up by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Kartana}}, saving the [[region]] from harm.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', a Rayquaza was captured by [[Team Rocket]] operatives and experimented on.

A Rayquaza appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Rayquaza fired a {{m|Hyper Beam}} at a {{p|Lucario}}.

A Rayquaza appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

In ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} saw a Rayquaza in the sky at [[Starfall Hill]] after saying goodbye to {{p|Minior}}.

A Rayquaza appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

A Rayquaza appeared in ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]''.

A silhouetted Rayquaza appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]''.

A Rayquaza appeared in a vision in ''[[JN134|In the Palms of our Hands!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ006|Rayquaza|Liko's Rotom Phone|Rayquaza, the Sky High Pokémon. A {{t|Dragon}} and {{t|Flying}} type. It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. When it flies at night, it resembles a shooting star.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
[[File:Mega Rayquaza PG.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In the [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer]], a Rayquaza descended from the ozone layer and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]].

===Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', a {{player|Trainer}}'s Mega Rayquaza destroyed the [[Grand Meteor Delta]]. It later battled a {{pkmn2|wild}} Deoxys that appeared from inside the Meteor, allowing its Trainer to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.

===GOTCHA!===
A Rayquaza briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:May Rayquaza Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:May Mega Rayquaza Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Mega Rayquaza in Pokémon Evolutions]]
A Rayquaza appeared in ''[[PE06|The Wish]]''. It first appeared in a fantasy told by [[Zinnia]] as she recounted the history of the [[Draconid people]] to {{ga|May}}, and was later summoned by Zinnia to stop a meteorite. Understanding it chose May over her, Zinnia let May battle and catch it, allowing Rayquaza to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] under her ownership in her battle against Zinnia.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Rayquaza Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Black Rayquaza HZM.png|thumb|200px|Shiny Rayquaza in [[Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure (manga)|Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure manga]]]]
[[File:Mega Rayquaza Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Mega Rayquaza in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Hoopa Mega Rayquaza M18 manga.png|thumb|200px|Shiny Mega Rayquaza in [[Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (Adventures)}}
Rayquaza debuted in ''[[PS258|Rayquaza Redemption I]]'', where [[Norman]] sought it out to stop the battle between {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Groudon}} and {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)|Kyogre}} in [[Sootopolis City]], using {{adv|Wally}}'s help to gain access to its sealed chamber inside [[Sky Pillar]]. While Rayquaza's power alone was insufficient to stop the battle, {{adv|Ruby}} was able to combine it with the powers of the [[Red Orb|Red]] and [[Blue Orb]]s, successfully stopping the conflict. Afterwards, Rayquaza broke free of the weakened Norman's control and fled. In the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}, Ruby and Norman once again sought to use Rayquaza to avert a crisis, this time to destroy a [[Grand Meteor Delta|giant meteoroid]] that was threatening the planet. [[Zinnia]] also wanted to use Rayquaza for the same purpose, believing herself to be the one who should carry out the task. However, after Rayquaza rejected her, it befell to Ruby and {{adv|Sapphire}} to ride Rayquaza to space and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] it in order to destroy the meteoroid.

In this [[canon]], Rayquaza was once captured by the [[Pokémon Association]] in order to study it and create an artificial [[Jade Orb|Green Orb]] in order to control it, but the artifact was never fully completed before Rayquaza escaped its imprisonment.

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Rayquaza appears in ''[[PMRS34|Pokémon Task Force In Action!!]]'', where {{PPM|Red}}, {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, {{PPM|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Red|Tyrogue}} try to stop it from destroying a city.

===Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
[[Manabu Kadoo|Manabu]] was seen with a Rayquaza.

===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Rayquaza (M07)}}
Rayquaza plays a major role in the {{ma|Destiny Deoxys|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Shiny Rayquaza appears in ''{{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Rayquaza appeared in [[PMDP29]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Rayquaza (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[File:Rayquaza Brawl.png|thumb|200px|Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
Rayquaza appears in [[The Subspace Emissary]] mode as a boss. After {{smw|Diddy Kong}} lands in {{sbw|The Lake}}, Rayquaza lunges out of the water and grabs him, angry at being disrupted. Before it can further attack, {{smw|Fox McCloud|Fox}} ejects out of his ship, which had crashed and been destroyed by Rayquaza earlier, and rescues Diddy Kong. Enraged, Rayquaza attacks Fox with {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, but Fox {{sbw|Reflector|reflects}} its attack back at it, sending it reeling back into the water. Rayquaza soon launches back out and engages in battle against Fox and Diddy Kong. Even though it is a very powerful Legendary Pokemon, they still manage to defeat it.

Like all other Subspace Emissary bosses, Rayquaza is later battled again in {{sbw|The Great Maze}}, and can be fought in the {{sbw|Boss Battles}} mode after the latter is unlocked. Its attacks in battle include {{m|ExtremeSpeed}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Dig}}{{tt|*|Can't learn this in the core series games}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Fly}}.

Rayquaza being found/battled at the lake contrasts how it canonically is supposed to live in the ozone layer.

====Trophy information====
''A Sky High Pokémon. It normally resides high up in the ozone layer where it flies endlessly, so it is rarely seen. However, when {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} began to fight, it appeared to calm them down. It has the ability {{a|Air Lock}}, which blocks all weather-condition effects. It has exceedingly strong abilities, and its attack power is especially remarkable.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]===
[[File:Kalos Pokémon League Dragonmark Chamber SSB4WU.png|thumb|left|250px|Rayquaza in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]
Rayquaza appears as an occasional stage hazard in the {{DL|Pokémon League (Kalos)|Dragonmark Chamber}} of the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}} stage. Appearing rarely, it flies across the stage at various angles, dealing damage to fighters. Its path is shown briefly by lightning before it appears, giving players time to avoid it.

====Trophy information====
''This Dragon- and Flying-type Pokemon usually dwells high in the ozone layer, so it can't be seen from the ground. In the Kalos Pokemon League stage, it occasionally flies at great speed through the Elite Four's Dragon-type chamber, where any fighters in its path will be damaged and launched with great force.''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Rayquaza appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}, as well as retaining its rare appearance in the Dragonmark Chamber on the {{st|Kalos Pokémon League}} stage. Rayquaza's Spirit Battle uses a Ridley puppet fighter and is fought on the Kalos Pokémon League stage's Dragonmark Chamber, which features Rayquaza as a stage element. During the battle, heavy winds are immediately in effect, referencing Mega Rayquaza's ability, Delta Stream, which creates strong winds.

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Rayquaza in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{dragon color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|Ru}}{{GameIcon|Sa}}{{GameIcon|E}}<br>{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}
| Battling Rayquaza at<br>[[Sky Pillar]]{{sup/3|RSE}} or the<br>[[Ultra Space Wilds#Cliff World|Ultra Space Wilds]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection| Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon)}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|E}}<br>
| Rayquaza's descent at<br>[[Sootopolis City]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby & Pokémon Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Rayquaza Appears!}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}
| Battling Rayquaza at the<br>[[Embedded Tower]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold & Pokémon SoulSilver: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon)}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Shota Kageyama}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! rowspan=2 | {{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}
| Recounting Rayquaza's tale at<br>[[Sky Pillar]]<ref name=RayquazaDescent>This song is an arrangement of "Rayquaza Appears!" from Pokémon Emerald.</ref>
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Sky Pillar}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Shota Kageyama}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Battling Rayquaza at<br>[[Sky Pillar]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection|Battle! (Super-Ancient Pokémon)}}
| {{color2|000|Junichi Masuda}}
| {{color2|000|Minako Adachi}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}
| Battling Rayquaza at the<br>[[Max Lair]]
| Battle! (Max Lair)*
| Unknown
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
! {{GameIcon|BD}}{{GameIcon|SP}}
| Battling Rayquaza at<br>[[Ramanas Park]]
| Battle! (Strange Space)*
| Shota Kageyama<ref name=StrangeSpaceCredit>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230726120652/https://twitter.com/shotakageyama/status/1684015678322536448 Kageyama confirming he composed and arranged both battle themes for Ramanas Park]</ref>
| Shota Kageyama<ref name=StrangeSpaceCredit />
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{dragon color}}" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small>
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:0384Rayquaza-Shiny.png|thumb|200x200px|Promotional artwork of Shiny Rayquaza]]
* Mega Rayquaza has the highest base {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} stats and the highest base stat total of all {{type|Dragon}} and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Mega Rayquaza is the tallest Mega Evolved Pokémon.
** It is also the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Rayquaza's catch rate was raised from its original value of 3 to 45 in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. This is likely due to it being a required capture during the [[Delta Episode]] storyline of that game. Its catch rate was later reverted from 45 back to 3 in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in the {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Rayquaza|promotion]] poll.
** Rayquaza was also the most voted on the {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|15th Anniversary Rayquaza|15th anniversary poll}}, which was for the [[game mascot]]s of the [[core series]] games, making it Japan's favorite game mascot.
* {{Shiny}} Rayquaza is likely the most promoted Shiny Pokémon. Its Shiny form has been [[Mystery Gift|distributed]] via [[Event Pokémon|events]] 11 times, has appeared in 9 [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] prints, serves as a featured character in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' and a [[Black Rayquaza|recurring character]] in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pokémon Horizons]]'', and has made appearances in various [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]] and [[Pokémon merchandise|merchandise]].
* Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" at the [[player character|player]] select screen of {{g|Team Turbo}}.
** However, this typo does not affect the minigames [[Charizard's Crossword Challenge]] and [[Mudkip's Word Finder]], because they don't use Rayquaza or any other Pokémon without evolutionary relatives as of [[Generation III]].
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolving that does not require a [[Mega Stone]] to do so in the games.
** It is, therefore, the only Pokémon that can have a different held item (apart from [[Z-Crystal]]s) while Mega Evolved, since Mega Stones cannot be taken off their proper holder during battle.
** It is also the only Pokémon not to have the message "(The opposing) <Pokémon>'s <[[Mega Stone]]> is reacting to its [[Key Stone]]!" when it Mega Evolves. Instead, it has the message "<player>'s fervent wish has reached Rayquaza!".
* Mega Rayquaza is tied with {{p|Mewtwo}}'s Mega Evolutions for the highest base stat total of all Pokémon, with 780, excluding the non-playable Eternamax {{p|Eternatus}}.
** This also makes it the only Pokémon with a base stat total above 720 that doesn't require a specific held item.
* Rayquaza was designed by [[Hironobu Yoshida]].<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2014/info/vips/ 2014 Pokémon World Championships VIPs | The Official Pokémon Website]</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Rayquaza was voted the most popular [[Generation III]] Pokémon, receiving 60,939 votes. It was also the eighth-most popular Pokémon overall.
** It was also voted as the most popular [[Legendary Pokémon]], as well as being the only Legendary to make the top ten results.

===Origin===
Rayquaza's design may be based on the {{wp|Chinese dragon}} and the {{wp|Lindworm}}. Its role is similar to that of {{wp|Ziz}} in Hebrew legends. It matches the description of the Aztec god {{wp|Quetzalcoatl}}, who was depicted as a flying serpent and created the boundary between the earth (including the oceans) and the sky. The markings on its body may be inspired from The Nazca Lines. Its trait of being capable of inhabiting the skies, and living there while subsisting on nothing but dew and particles for centuries, also bears aspects of the legendary Chinese xian hermit sages and East Asian dragons, specifically Japanese dragons, who are commonly depicted with three claws, as opposed to four in Chinese dragons.

Rayquaza being a dragon coming from the cosmic space on earth might take inspiration from {{wp|meteorite}}s, the {{wp|Draconids}} meteor shower named after {{wp|Draco (constellaton)|Draco constellation}}, or the comet that gave the name {{wp|Uther Pendragon|Pendragon}} to the legendary King of the Britons. The yellow marking on Mega Rayquaza's head appear similar to the Greek letter {{wp|delta}} what might allude to the [[Delta Episode]] from {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.

====Name origin====
Rayquaza may be derived from 裂空 ''rekkū'' (sky-rending), a word appearing in various media and merchandise that featured Rayquaza. The latter half may be derived from 座 ''za'' (seat), relating to compounds such as 星座 ''seiza'' (constellation) and 王座 ''ōza'' (throne). It may also involve רָקִיעַ ''rāqī́aʿ'' (Hebrew for {{wp|firmament}}), ''{{wp|ray}}'', and ''{{wp|quasar}}''.

Rayquaza's mikado organ refers to 帝 ''mikado'' (emperor), another name for the {{wp|Emperor of Japan}}.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dragon|type2=Flying
|ja=レックウザ ''Rayquaza''|jameaning=From {{tt|裂空 ''rekkū''|sky-rending}}, {{tt|座 ''za''|seat; suffix for names of constellations}}, and possibly {{tt|רָקִיעַ ''rāqī́aʿ''|Hebrew for firmament}}, ''{{wp|ray}}'', and ''{{wp|quasar}}''
|fr=Rayquaza|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Rayquaza|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Rayquaza|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Rayquaza|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=레쿠쟈 ''Rayquaza''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=烈空坐 ''Lièkōngzuò''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=烈空坐 ''Lihthūngjoh''|zh_yuemeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|hi=रेक्वेज़ा ''Rayquaza''|himeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
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==See also==
* [[Rayquaza (M07)]]
* {{DL|Super-ancient Pokémon (XY series)|Rayquaza|Rayquaza (''XY'' series)}}
* [[Black Rayquaza]]
* [[Six Heroes]]
* [[Super-ancient Pokémon (Adventures)#Rayquaza|Rayquaza (Adventures)]]
* [[Super-ancient Pokémon]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[Delta Episode]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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Holon

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Jump Drive: Full rewrite, removed all misinformation, separated out speculation, and included all canonical information. Needs cleanup, but I figured accurate information takes priority over nicely formatted nonsense, and this can act as a comprehensive basis for further edits.

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Holon (Japanese: '''ホロン''' ''Holon'') is a [[List of notable exclusive TCG locations|TCG-exclusive location]] within Mirage Forest featured in the TCG set {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}. It is a known habitat of and the apparent origin of the unusual {{TCG|δ Delta Species}} Pokémon, also introduced in the [[TCG]].
==Geography==
[[File:Holon Tower.png|thumb|right|The Holon Research Tower]]
From above, the village looks like a giant {{i|Poké Ball}}, with a ring of trees serving as the main border and a canal that runs through the diameter into two circles that surround the village center. A river can be seen running past the city, presumably acting as the source of the canal. A cobbled walkway circles the land in between the circular canals and border, bridging the waterways. There is also a larger walkway with grand balustrades that leads to the village center. The village consists of nine buildings, which are round or rectangular with sloped red roofs, and many have a farm or orchard attached. The centermost building is the largest and includes an observatory dome on its roof. At the very center of the village is the {{TCG|Holon Research Tower}}, a triangular tower four stories tall with a domed roof holding a large metal dish facing upwards above it. Three small structures with small metal domes on their roofs surround the tower in a triangle formation. Lightning can be seen arcing between the tower’s dish and these domes when active. When viewed from above the tower and surrounding structures form the symbol used on {{TCG|Metal Energy}} cards.
==History==
Holon was constructed by researchers to study the power spot, a location in Mirage Forest filled with a mysterious power said to heal people. Over time the research village and power spot came to be called Holon<ref name = vol17>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051127080154/http://www.pokemon-card.com:80/yomimono/news_express/vol17_horon1.html 「ホロンの研究塔」の世界観と新要素 | pokemon-card.com], archived November 27, 2005 on Internet Archive</ref>. The research tower at the center of Holon generated a strong magnetic field, which brought out the dormant power of Pokémon causing the Pokémon living around Holon to change {{TCG|type}}<ref>[https://youtu.be/_D8eQsYNvo0 ポケモンカードゲーム拡張パックホロンの研究塔 cm (2005)] Commercial for [[EX Delta Species (TCG)|Holon's Research Tower]] expansion</ref>, with fully evolved Pokémon sometimes also gaining a secondary {{TCG|Metal}} type. The researchers named these Pokémon {{TCG|δ Delta Species}}. While studying these Pokémon, the researchers discovered another rarer type of Pokémon capable of transforming into energy which they named Holon’s Pokémon. Through studying these Delta and Holon’s Pokémon they were able to create three varieties of a new energy called Holon or synthetic Energy, [[Holon Energy FF (EX Delta Species 104)|FF]], [[Holon Energy GL (EX Delta Species 105)|GL]], and [[Holon Energy WP (EX Delta Species 106)|WP]], which exhibited special effects when combined with specific basic energy types<ref name = vol17/>.
==Related Locations==
Though officially referring only to the research village, the term Holon is often used by fans to refer collectively to the locations featured in the TCG sets from {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} to {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}.
===Mirage Forest===
[[File:Mirage Forest Enviroments.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A selection of environments in Mirage Forest]]
[[File:Mirage Forest Plant-life.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Examples of Mirage Forest plant-life]]
[[File:Mirage Forest Ocean.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Mirage Forest ocean and coastline]]

Mirage Forest (Japanese: '''まぼろしの森''' ''Mirage Forest'') is the setting of {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}. It is generally depicted as a dense forest containing a large number of Jurassic-esque plants such as ferns, vines, and giant flowers. In line with this ancient foliage it is home to a large number of [[Fossil Pokémon]], as well as the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Mew}}. The forest’s ground is rock-studded in places, and features a number of clearings. It contains an area of dead, leafless trees, and hilly areas of bare rock. It is seemingly located next to the sea, with a beach and pink coral seen on multiple cards. The {{p|Sealeo}} line also features a snowy ice sheet in their cards, which may be located in or around Mirage Forest. Additionally, one card features a smoking volcano within the forest.

The Japanese equivalent set Mirage Forest originally showed very little evidence of human habitation, the only artificial constructs being a cave shrine, some diamond shaped stone carvings, and a short section of railway. The complementary {{TCG|Mirage's Mew Constructed Starter Deck}} however added a number of cards that feature man-made structures, most notably an actual city or town.

In Japan this set was released before the introduction of Delta Species, and as such features no Delta Pokémon<ref name = jpsrc>All information on this page is derived from the Japanese equivalent set and relevant {{TCG|Half Deck}}s, including appropriate [[PCG-P Promotional cards (TCG)|promotional cards]] based on release date.</ref>. This can be interpreted as showing areas of the forest unaffected by the Holon Research Tower, or as depicting the forest prior to the construction of Holon.
=====Landmarks=====
*'''City/town:''' A human settlement presumably in or around the forest. It is clearly well developed, with stone brick buildings and fully paved streets, as well as glass windows, metal streetlights, and electrical lighting.
*'''[[Cursed Stone (EX Legend Maker 72)|Cursed Stone]]:''' Depicted as a cave entrance, the Japanese name '''呪われたほこら''' ''Cursed Shrine'' indicates that this is the entrance to a shrine.
*'''[[Power Tree (EX Legend Maker 76)|Power Tree]]:''' A giant tree in the center of a clearing. The English name of this card suggests a connection to the power spot, but no such similarity appears in the original Japanese (Japanese: '''不思議な大樹''' ''Strange Large Tree'').
*'''[[Giant Stump (EX Legend Maker 75)|Giant Stump]]:''' The cut stump of an even larger tree.
*'''[[Strange Cave (EX Legend Maker 77)|Strange Cave]]:''' A cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites, lit by a mysterious soft yellow light.
*'''[[Full Flame (EX Legend Maker 74)|Full Flame]]:''' A small Poké Ball shaped ring of flames in the center of a clearing. The Japanese name '''消えない炎''' ''Lasting Flame'' suggests that these flames are inextinguishable.
*'''Power spot/Holon:''' As revealed in EX Delta Species, deep in the forest is a place known as the power spot which is filled with a mysterious power. It was said that when people travelled there, energy welled throughout their body and they were healed<ref name = vol17 />. Holon was constructed on top of the power spot in order to study its effects.
*'''Holon Lake:''' The setting of EX Holon Phantoms, likely located inside Mirage Forest somewhat near to Holon.

<gallery>
File:TrapinchEXLegendMaker67.jpg|Sand Dunes
File:SphealEXLegendMaker65.jpg|Ice Sheet
File:SpindaEXLegendMaker26.jpg|Volcano
File:CursedStoneEXLegendMaker72.jpg|Shrine
File:KabutoEXLegendMaker36.jpg|Diamond carvings
File:VoltorbEXLegendMaker68.jpg|Railway
File:ShuppetEXLegendMaker63.jpg|City/Town
File:Mirage_Forest.png|Fieldworker
File:PowerTreeEXLegendMaker76.jpg|Power Tree
File:GiantStumpEXLegendMaker75.jpg|Giant Stump
File:StrangeCaveEXLegendMaker77.jpg|Strange Cave
File:FullFlameEXLegendMaker74.jpg|Full Flame
</gallery>
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====Holon====
[[File:Holon Odd Interiors.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Unusual Holon interiors]]
[[File:Holon Normal Interiors.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Normal Holon interiors]]

Holon (Japanese: '''ホロン''' ''Holon'') is the setting of {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}. It is a research village mostly inhabited by scientists, researchers, and farmers. Wild Pokémon appear in the city's canals and forests. Despite being located in Mirage Forest, the surrounding forest lacks the unusual foliage found in EX Legend Maker, instead depicted as a generic deciduous forest. Holon contains the Holon Research Tower and an abandoned building in the Holon architectural style called the {{TCG|Holon Ruins}}.

Interior architecture can be seen on multiple cards, sometimes depicted as a normal stone interior, but equally as often depicted as oddly organic looking, containing uneven walls and pillars, as well as a large amount of glowing circular machinery. Based on the surroundings visible in some cards, this odd interior may be located inside the centermost building. Holon is typically depicted as sunny or occasionally in rain, though one card depicts it in snow.

Delta Pokémon here will almost always become dual Metal type at their final evolutionary stage and uniquely may never change their base type at all. Those that do change base type will always change to {{TCG|Fire}} or {{TCG|Lightning}} type, or rarely to pure {{TCG|Metal}} type.

<gallery>
File:HolonResearcherEXDeltaSpecies95.jpg|Researcher
File:HolonFarmerEXDeltaSpecies91.jpg|Farmer
File:HolonMentorEXDeltaSpecies93.jpg|Centralmost building
File:DratiniEXDeltaSpecies66.jpg|Canals
File:HolonVoltorbEXDeltaSpecies71.jpg|Tower
File:HolonMagnetonEXDeltaSpecies22.jpg|Tower base structures
File:HolonRuinsEXDeltaSpecies96.jpg|Ruins
File:Snow-cloudCastformEXDeltaSpecies29.jpg|Snow
File:KirliaEXDeltaSpecies47.jpg|River
File:DragonairEXDeltaSpecies41.jpg|Sunset
File:MagnetonEXDeltaSpecies48.jpg|Interior forest
</gallery>
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====Holon Lake====
[[File:Holon Lake Latias.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The lake and mountain range, with {{p|Latias}} in the image]]
[[File:Holon Lake Enviroments.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A selection of environments around Holon Lake]]

Holon Lake (Japanese: '''ホロンの湖''' ''Holon's Lake'') is the setting of {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}. It is described as “the unknown lands beyond the labs of Holon”<ref>EX Holon Phantoms Blurb: “What mysteries await the bold Trainer who ventures into the unknown lands beyond the labs of Holon?”</ref>, implying that it is likely located inside Mirage Forest somewhat close to Holon. It is depicted as a large lake surrounded by forest with an intersecting mountain range of jagged blue rock. The furthest end of the mountain range fades into a number of scattered stone spikes, while closer to the lake is a marshland and an area of long grasses. Similarly to Holon the surrounding forest is typically depicted as a generic deciduous forest, though some cards do include plant-life reminiscent that seen in the Mirage Forest set.

Nearly all Pokémon found here are Delta Species, or rarely Holon’s Pokémon which can also be found here due to its proximity to Holon.
=====Landmarks=====
*'''Stone domes:''' A number of cards depict odd stone domes covered in geometric carvings. The domes each contain a tree and have a number of circular openings which the branches grow through. These structures are likely indigenous, with the card [[Holon Adventurer (EX Holon Phantoms 85)|Holon Adventurer]] showing an explorer discovering the structures.
*'''[[Holon Lake (TCG)|Holon Lake structure]]:''' A seemingly artificial structure poking out of the lake composed of three stone pillars in a triangle formation around a central stone sphere. When active the central sphere can be seen glowing bright blue.

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File:AnorithEXHolonPhantoms57.jpg|Stone spikes
File:Meowth11POPSeries5.jpg|Ferns
File:Holon_Lake.png|Holon Lake structure active
File:KingdraEXHolonPhantoms10.jpg|Holon Lake structure inactive
File:Pikachu13POPSeries5.jpg|Holon Lake structure seen from shoreline
File:TrapinchEXHolonPhantoms84.jpg|Stone dome full
File:PsyduckEXHolonPhantoms81.jpg|Stone dome showing openings and others in background
File:HolonAdventurerEXHolonPhantoms85.jpg|Adventurer finding stone dome
</gallery>
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===Islands===
The location featured in EX Crystal Guardians is described as “remote” and on “distant shores”<ref>EX Crystal Guardians Blurb: “A remote island... mysterious crystals... and incredible Pokémon just waiting for you to discover them! EX Crystal Guardians takes you to distant shores[...]”</ref>, similarly the location featured in EX Dragon Frontiers is described as “beyond the horizon”<ref name = exdfblurb>EX Dragon Frontiers Blurb: “Beyond the Horizon Lie the Dragon Frontiers. Journey further than any Trainer has ever been when you explore the islands where powerful Dragon Pokémon rule!”</ref>. Whether these describe their positions relative to Holon however is unclear, as the presence of Delta Pokémon implies that they are close by.
====Unnamed island====
[[File:EX Crystal Guardians Enviroments.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A selection of environments on the unnamed island]]
[[File:EX Crystal Guardians Plant-life.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Examples of the unnamed island’s plant-life]]
[[File:EX Crystal Guardians Crystal Colors.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Unnamed island crystals in various colors]]

An unnamed island acts as the setting of {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}. The island is tropical and volcanic, featuring rocky coastlines and sand beaches lined with palm trees, and is the largest island in an archipelago. The coastline contains a number of rocky arches and isolated stacks, and one card depicts what appears to be an area of algae covered rocks. The surrounding ocean is shown to have mangroves growing near the shore and a coral reef in deeper waters. The inland areas are composed of dense forest and rocky mountains, and multiple cards depict what is either a series of above ground caves or the opening to a subterranean cave system. The forest is jungle-like, containing similar foliage to Mirage Forest, as well as a number of tall, thin coniferous trees.

Most notably, all parts of the island are covered by [[Mysterious Shard (TCG)|glowing crystals]]. These crystals vary in color between depictions, with pink and pale blue being most common, and are most prevalent in rocky areas and underground. The island suffers from windstorms and features a large number of volcanoes, some of which are visibly smoking. The only known human presence is a castaway sailor, and there are no artificial structures visible on the island.

Delta Pokémon are least prevalent here, with roughly a quarter of evolutionary families containing a Delta Pokémon. Unusually, Delta Pokémon here typically don’t change their base type until their final [[Evolution (TCG)|evolutionary stage]], as a result only a sixth of individual species are Delta Pokémon.
=====Landmarks=====
*'''Holon Circle:''' A circular crater containing three tall pink-purple crystals in a triangle formation.

<gallery>
File:NumelEXCrystalGuardians59.jpg|Archipelago
File:SpearowEXCrystalGuardians61.jpg|Arches
File:PelipperEXCrystalGuardians26.jpg|Stacks
File:LudicoloEXCrystalGuardians6.jpg|Algae rocks
File:GulpinEXCrystalGuardians33.jpg|Mangroves
File:WartortleEXCrystalGuardians42.jpg|Coral
File:AronEXCrystalGuardians44.jpg|Cave
File:SableyeEXCrystalGuardians10.jpg|Underground
File:WindstormEXCrystalGuardians85.jpg|Windstorm
File:IgglybuffEXCrystalGuardians21.jpg|Volcanoes
File:CastawayEXCrystalGuardians72.jpg|Castaway, note the coniferous forest visible in the background
File:HolonCircleEXCrystalGuardians79.jpg|Holon Circle
File:MudkipEXCrystalGuardians58.jpg|Crystal pool
</gallery>
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====Dragon Frontiers====
[[File:Dragon Frontiers Floating Island.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The floating island and its surrounding clouds viewed from directly below]]
[[File:Dragon Frontiers Enviroments.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A selection of environments on the lower island]]
[[File:Dragon Frontiers Reprints.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The environments seen on the reprinted cards]]

The Dragon Frontiers (Japanese: '''さいはての''' ''the Furthest Ends'') are a set of islands which act as the setting of {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}. The setting is referred to as “the islands where powerful {{TCG|Dragon}} Pokémon rule”<ref name = exdfblurb/> in the English release, though card art and the Japanese equivalent set’s packaging clarify that there are only two islands, one a typical rocky island in the ocean, the other a mountainous island floating in the sky, surrounded by a ring of clouds. None of the included cards seem to feature locations on top of the floating island, with nearly all either visibly close to the waterline, below the cloudline, or directly showing the island in the background. The only cards that may show the environment of the floating island are [[Ralts (EX Dragon Frontiers 60)|Ralts]] and [[Kirlia (EX Dragon Frontiers 32)|Kirlia]], but it is unclear if these can be considered canonical as they were originally illustrated and printed for the earlier set {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}}. [[Larvitar (EX Dragon Frontiers 51)|Larvitar]] and [[Pupitar (EX Dragon Frontiers 58)|Pupitar]] are also reprints, though this time from {{TCG|Expedition}}, and are the only other reprinted Pokémon cards in any of the discussed sets<ref name = jpsrc/>. The environment of Larvitar’s card does match with other original artwork from this set however so it is possible that Ralts and Kirlia’s cards should be considered accurate as well, in which case the floating island may feature a dense mossy forest of short trees, as well as areas of giant foliage such as ferns and flowers.

The lower island has little plant life, with almost no beaches and instead rocky coastline. Further inland is a valley of staggered red cliffs and pillar rock formations reminiscent of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedona%2C_Arizona Sedona] sparsely covered in small shrub-like trees. Between this arid area and the ocean is a small grassy area containing a forest of pine trees. Much more rarely seen is a swamp on the bank of an area of inland water such as a lake, river, or inlet. This may be the actual area depicted on the Ralts and Kirlia cards rather than the floating island. The island shows little evidence of human habitation, with the only known human inhabitant being an old hermit. The only artificial structures are diamond carvings oddly similar to those seen in Mirage Forest, a piece of unnaturally square cut stone half submerged in the sea, and a stone circle.

Nearly all Pokémon in the Dragon Frontiers are Delta Species, with all fully evolved Pokémon being Delta Species. Additionally, none of those fully evolved Delta Species gain the secondary Metal type.
=====Landmarks=====
*'''[[Holon Legacy (EX Dragon Frontiers 74)|Holon Legacy]]:''' A small stone circle composed of 3 tall standing stones in a triangle formation around a short central stone. The structure is clearly not a natural rock formation, and the Japanese title '''ホロンの聖跡''' ''Holon's Holy Site'' describes it as a holy site, with the specific term used implying a sense of age. This card features the only depiction of a beach in the entire set, though one card does also show palm fronds in the background.

<gallery>
File:PCG9_Offense_Defense_Furthest_Ends_pack.jpg|Two islands
File:TyphlosionEXDragonFrontiers12.jpg|Floating Island close
File:DragonairEXDragonFrontiers28.jpg|Floating Island afar
File:NidoranEXDragonFrontiers56.jpg|Mesa Rock Formations
File:NidokingEXDragonFrontiers6.jpg|Mesa Cliffs
File:TaillowEXDragonFrontiers66.jpg|Mesa Trees
File:MareepEXDragonFrontiers54.jpg|Mesa/Forest Adjacency
File:TropiusEXDragonFrontiers23.jpg|Swamp
File:RaltsEXDragonFrontiers61.jpg|Inlet
File:IslandHermitEXDragonFrontiers76.jpg|Hermit
File:PupitarEXDragonFrontiers59.jpg|Diamond carvings
File:SmeargleEXDragonFrontiers39.jpg|Square cut stone
File:HolonLegacyEXDragonFrontiers74.jpg|Holon Legacy
File:Mew3POPSeries5.jpg|Palm Trees
</gallery>
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===Holon Structures===
[[File:Holon Structures.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The four Holon structures from each location]]
[[File:Holon Lake vs Metal Energy.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Holon Lake’s structure viewed from above compared to the Metal Energy symbol]]

Each of the TCG sets featuring Delta Species include a {{TCG|stadium card}} whose name begins with Holon and which depicts a structure with 3 nodes around a central point, appearing from above like the symbol used on {{TCG|Metal Energy}} cards. It is unclear what these structures mean, but considering that Holon Research Tower is built on the power spot and is apparently the cause of the local Delta Species, it is possible that the symbol represents the location of power spots, with the others existing in the other locations acting as the source of the local Delta Species.

On the other hand, use of the word Holon on the cards {{TCG|Holon Circle}}, {{TCG|Holon Legacy}}, and [[Ampharos δ (EX Dragon Frontiers 1)|Ampharos δ]] seems to suggest that all locations and their Delta Species do hold some relation to Holon. Additionally, Holon Circle may not actually belong in this category, in which case the pattern of these structures appearing in all locations with Delta Species would not hold. Holon Circle’s structure lacks a clear central point and the card’s Japanese title '''ホロンサークル''' ''Holon Circle'' doesn’t perfectly follow the naming scheme, as the other structure cards use the possessive '''ホロンの''' ''Holon's'' in their titles instead.
===Delta Species Distribution===
By counting the prevalence of different varieties of Delta Species we can estimate the distribution patterns of Delta Species across the four locations they are found. Note that this is based on the equivalent Japanese set and its relevant {{TCG|Half Deck}}s. This table groups together [[evolutionary families]], though if a set contains multiple different versions of the same species they are treated as separate families.

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:right; margin: auto; background:#{{tcg metal color}}; border:3px solid #{{tcg metal color dark}}"
|-
! colspan="3" |
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Holon
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | %
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Holon Lake
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | %
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Unnamed island
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | %
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Dragon Frontiers
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | %
|- style="background: #FFF;"
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Evolutionary Families
| 40|||| 24|||| 39|||| 42||
|- style="background: #FFF;"
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Normal (No Variant)
| 18|| 45%|| 0|| 0%|| 29|| 74%|| 0|| 0%
|- style="background: #FFF;"
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Holon's Pokémon
| 2|| 5%|| 1|| 4%|| 0|| 0%|| 0|| 0%
|- style="background: #FFF;"
! rowspan="4" style="text-align:center; background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Delta<br/>Species
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Total Delta Species
| 20|| 50%|| 23|| 96%|| 10|| 26%|| 42|| 100%
|- style="background: #FFF;"
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Dual Metal
| 20|| 100%|| 9|| 39%|| 4|| 40%|| 0|| 0%
|- style="background: #FFF;"
! rowspan="2" style="text-align:center; background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Base<br/>Change
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Total Base Change
| 11|| 55%|| 23|| 100%|| 10|| 100%|| 42|| 100%
|- style="background: #FFF;"
! style="background: #{{tcg metal color light}};" | Final Stage Only
| 0|| 0%|| 0|| 0%|| 8|| 80%|| 2|| 5%
|}

Holon, the unnamed island, and the Dragon Frontiers are all outliers in some category. Holon features Delta Pokémon which only gain a dual Metal type without changing base type. The unnamed island primarily features Delta Pokémon which only change base type and become Delta at their final evolution. Lastly the Dragon Frontiers features no dual metal types at all, with all Delta Pokémon being only base type changes. Additionally, though not represented on this table, all Pokémon in Holon that change base type will be changed to Fire or Lightning type.

Holon Lake on the other hand contains a number of specific Pokémon that break from established rules:
*'''[[Meowth δ (EX Holon Phantoms 71)|Meowth δ]]:''' Has a Metal dual type despite not being fully evolved.
*'''[[Magikarp δ (EX Holon Phantoms 69)|Magikarp δ]]/[[Gyarados δ (EX Holon Phantoms 8)|Gyarados δ]]:''' Starts as a Metal type and evolves to a Lightning/Metal dual type, rather than the expected progression of Lightning gaining a Metal dual type.
*'''[[Anorith δ (EX Holon Phantoms 57)|Anorith δ]]/[[Armaldo δ (EX Holon Phantoms 1)|Armaldo δ]]:''' Starts as Metal type and evolves to a Fighting/Metal dual type similarly to Magikarp, but Armaldo’s normal typing is Fighting type meaning that it just returns to its normal base type.

While it may appear that all Holon Pokémon gain the dual Metal type, this table excludes relevant Promotional cards, and the cards [[Rayquaza δ (EX Holon Phantoms 26)|Rayquaza δ]] and [[Mewtwo δ (EX Holon Phantoms 24)|Mewtwo δ]] are both monotypes and feature Holon in their card art.

{{TCG|Pokémon ☆}} and non-[[Legendary]]/[[Mythical]] single stage Pokémon are never Delta Species in Holon and the unnamed island, and are always Delta Species (or Holon’s Pokémon) in Holon Lake and the Dragon Frontiers. These Pokémon are also never dual Metal type, though their base type can still be changed to Metal.
==Trivia==
[[File:Mirage Forest.png|thumb|right|Mew teases a fieldworker in Mirage Forest.]]

*Due to Holon being placed in the Mirage Forest, a location associated with the search for Mew in Japanese promotional material<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulcq37AiCIw 【CM】ポケモンカードゲーム　まぼろしのミュウ／マスターキット【2005年】] Commercial for [[EX Legend Maker (TCG)|Mirage Forest]] expansion</ref>, as well as the appearance of Mew in cards such as Fieldworker, a common fan interpretation is that Holon Research Tower was built to search for Mew, however this connection is never stated in official media.
*Notably, the depiction of [[Faraway Island]] in ''[[JN133|The Mew from Here!]]'' and ''[[JN134|In the Palms of our Hands!]]'' shares many similarities with Mirage Forest and surrounding areas, such as Jurassic-esque foliage, wild fossil pokemon, glowing crystals, and the presence of {{an|Mew}}.
*The set symbol for {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} is based on the Holon Research Tower.
*Perhaps as a homage to the [[Generation II]] games, Holon Lake is also home to a {{shiny|Shining}} {{p|Gyarados}}, similar to the [[Red Gyarados]] that appeared at the [[Lake of Rage]].
*The appearance and lore of Mirage Forest and the Dragon Frontiers shares some similarities with the movie [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Park Jurassic Park], most clearly seen in the card Holon Fossil.
*Of the Holon’s Pokémon shown, the {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Voltorb}} lines are described in Pokédex entries as being attracted to and absorbing magnetism and electricity<ref>Magnemite [[Ruby]] Dex Entry: “<sc>Magnemite</sc> attaches itself to power lines to feed on electricity. If your house has a power outage, check your circuit breakers. You may find a large number of this {{ScPkmn}} clinging to the breaker box.”<br/>Electrode Ruby Dex Entry: “<sc>Electrode</sc> eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this {{ScPkmn}} exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity.”<br/>Magnemite [[Gold]] Dex Entry: “It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their [[Pokégear|<sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>gear</sc>]]”<br/>Electrode Gold Dex Entry: “One of <sc>Electrode</sc>'s characteristics is its attraction to electricity. It is a problematical {{ScPkmn}} that congregates mostly at electrical power plants to feed on electricity that has just been generated.”</ref>. {{p|Castform}} on the other hand is described as having its cellular structure influenced by changes in climate resulting in it changing type<ref>Castform [[Emerald]] Dex Entry: “It alters its form depending on the weather. Changes in the climate such as the temperature and humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.”</ref>. These traits may explain why these Pokémon in particular are so heavily affected by the magnetic field.

==Other==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Holon or Pokémon that belong to the city. Holon’s Pokémon can double as {{TCG|Special Energy card}}s when attached to other Pokémon in play.

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Electrode|21}}|type=Lightning|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Rare|ennum=21/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=032/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Magneton|22}}|type=Metal|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Rare|ennum=22/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=072/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Magnemite|70}}|type=Metal|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Common|ennum=70/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=071/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Voltorb|71}}|type=Lightning|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Common|ennum=71/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=031/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon's Castform|44}}|type=Colorless|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=44/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=034/052}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Farmer|91}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=91/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=080/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Lass|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=92/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=081/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Mentor|93}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=079/086|enset2=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=75/101|jpset2=Shockwave! Tyranitar ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=021/024}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Research Tower|94}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=078/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Researcher|95}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Ruins|96}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=083/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Scientist|97}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=97/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/086|jpset2=Holon Research Tower Fire Quarter Deck|jpnum2=010/015|jpset3=Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck|jpnum3=010/015|jpset4=Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck|jpnum4=010/015}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Transceiver|98}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=98/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=076/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Adventurer|85}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=85/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=050/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Fossil|86}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=86/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=049/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Lake|87}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=87/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=051/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Holon Circle|79}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Crystal Guardians|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=79/100|jpsetlink=EX Crystal Guardians|jpset=Miracle Crystal|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=074/075}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Holon Legacy|74}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=74/101|jpsetlink=EX Dragon Frontiers|jpset=Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=067/068}}
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==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{tcg metal color light}}; border:3px solid #{{tcg metal color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ホロン ''Holon''
| From ''{{wp|Holon (philosophy)|holon}}'', a philosophical concept of something that is simultaneously a whole and a part
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German,<br>French, Italian
| Holon
| Same as Japanese name
|}
==References==
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Talk:Dodrio (Pokémon)

2025-03-04T12:28:02Z

Jump Drive: /* "Wingless"? */ new section

==Ranger==
The ranger episode shows the Dodrio larger than they are shown before!{{u|Laxafett}} 8 January 2009, 20:20(UTC)

==[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]==
The dodrio available for rent in this game naturally knows fly, going against most depictions and descriptions of this pokemon--[[User:Kobra|Kobra]] 21:06, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

== Comparison to horses ==

It seems that Dodrio are used a lot (even more than Ponyta and it's evolution) in place of horses in the anime. Is this notable? --[[User:Nathan2055|Nathan2055]][[User Talk:Nathan2055|<sup>talk</sup>]] 00:44, 19 February 2011 (UTC)
:This would be a good question to ask Kenji-girl. I'm not too sure myself, though. Sorry I can't be much help. ^^; {{unsigned|Littlmiget123}}

== Game Locations ==

Shouldn't it be noted that you can get a Dodrio from an in-game trade in Blackthorn City like the Abra you get from Oreburgh City is listed on Abra's page?--[[User:William slattery|William slattery]] ([[User talk:William slattery|talk]]) 00:57, 26 December 2012 (UTC)

== "Wingless"? ==

Does it make sense to describe Dodrio as wingless? It doesn't have visible wings, but neither does Doduo, and Doduo's Pokedex descriptions make it clear it does have small wings somewhere hidden under all that fluff. Its possible that Dodrio loses its wings on evolution, but the fact that it can learn Fly seems to contradict that. Might be worth mentioning at least? [[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 12:28, 4 March 2025 (UTC)

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2025-01-08T17:12:52Z

Jump Drive: im dumb, got that backwards

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'''Time''' is a mechanic in the [[Pokémon games]]. It was introduced in [[Generation II]] and has been a major component of almost all games released afterward. Time affects both the [[evolution]] of several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and whether certain Pokémon can be found in the [[wild Pokémon|wild]]. Some events may take place at a specific time of day, or on a particular [[days of the week|day of the week]]. {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} use their own in-game time system and don't depend on the player or console's real time.

{{Berries}} are governed by the time function, maturing after a certain amount of time has passed. Much like [[weather]], the games' time function has been revised and expanded in each subsequent generation after its introduction.

==In the core series games==
===Generation II===
[[File:MorningGS.png|thumb|right|250px|{{rt|29|Johto}} in the morning]]
In [[Generation II]], the changing time of day is one of the games' distinctive features. Wild encounters vary based on the time of day; several Pokémon were designed with this in mind, such as {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Noctowl}}.

At the [[new game|beginning]] of all three games, the player is required to set the clock, even before selecting a name. The default time is 10:00 AM (10:00). When the player speaks to their {{jo|Mom}} at the start of the game, the player must specify whether it is currently {{wp|daylight saving time}} or not; they can adjust the clock for entering or exiting daylight savings time.

The clock can be reset through a code in all three games, although it is more difficult to do so in {{game|Crystal}}. For the [[Virtual Console]] versions, adjusting the time on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] clock does not affect the in-game time.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Johto color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Johto color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Johto color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Johto color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(04:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(10:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(18:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Johto color light}}; color: #{{Johto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Johto color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Johto color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 8; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
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=====Morning=====
Morning, referred to as <sc>Morn</sc> in-game, is the time from 4:00 AM to 9:59 AM (04:00–09:59). Many [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are still asleep and there are many {{type|Bug}} Pokémon in the wild. However, the wild Pokémon that appear in the Morning are mostly the same as Day, with only slight differences. During the Morning, the rising sun tints the entire landscape with a yellowish hue.
[[File:DayGS.png|thumb|right|200px|Daytime near the water.]]

=====Day=====
Day is the time from 10:00 AM to 5:59 PM (10:00–17:59). The landscape is not tinted at all during this time, making it seem closer to the [[Generation I]] games (which do not have a time system). Day is the busiest time, as most people are up and about at this time and a wide variety of Pokémon appear.

=====Night=====
Night, referred to as <sc>Nite</sc> in-game, is the time from 6:00 PM to 3:59 AM (18:00–03:59). Wild Pokémon battles taking place at night use a slightly different music track. The world is colored a bluish-purple, and buildings have their lights on. If interacted with, the [[Pokémon Center lady]] will note that the player is still active despite the time, before healing the party.

[[File:NightGS.png|thumb|200px|right|Nighttime. Note the building lights illuminating brightly.]]

====Days of the week====
{{main|Days of the week}}
When the [[Pokégear]] is first received, the player's mother will ask them to set the day of the week as well. This affects several things, such as the [[National Park]]'s [[Bug-Catching Contest]] and which of the [[Week Siblings]] appears, though not much else.

====Resetting the clock====
In the Western and Korean versions, a secret function for resetting the game's clock that requires a password may be accessed from the title screen. The password is generated from the player's [[Original Trainer|name]], [[Trainer ID number]], and current amount of [[Pokémon Dollar|money]] ([https://bl4cksh4rk.github.io/Pokemon-GSC-Clock-Password-Generator/ Blackshark's GSC Clock Password Generator]). The game will then reboot and the [[main menu]] will return the "TIME NOT SET" [[error message]]. Proceeding will then load a screen in which the player can adjust the clock's data, including the [[Days of the week|weekday]]. Due to being based on the Japanese version, the password only takes into account the first five characters of the player's name.

While the function for manually resetting the clock is not available in the Japanese versions, the main menu error and the actual clock adjustment screen exist in all versions as they are used for when the clock data is invalid or corrupted.

=====Western Gold and Silver=====
Hold '''↓''', '''SELECT''', and '''B'''.

=====Western Crystal and Korean Gold and Silver=====
# Hold '''↓''', '''SELECT''', and '''B'''
# Release '''↓''' and '''B''', while still holding '''SELECT'''
# Hold '''←''' and '''↑''', while still holding '''SELECT'''
# Release '''SELECT'''

===Generation III===
Unlike Generation II, [[Generation III]] had no separate time periods, or even an ability to check the time in-game unless the player traveled back to [[Littleroot Town]], where they had set an analog clock at the beginning of the game. The overworld lighting does not change during different times of the day. Also, unlike Generation II, the time-based events were very few and extremely far between, with the clock mostly running to keep track of the growth of planted [[Berry|Berries]] ([[Berry glitch|although this was not completely foolproof]]). Additionally, there was no way to change the clock in this generation, not even for daylight saving time.

There were, however, some time-based functions in the games. For example, [[Shoal Cave]]'s water level would change every six hours, at 3:00 and 9:00 AM and PM (03:00, 09:00, 15:00, 21:00). Just the same, the [[time-based Evolution]]s are available.

Although a small part of the game, some events occur on a daily basis. Some NPCs give the player one Berry every day. [[Lilycove Department Store]] gives out Pokémon Loto Tickets for the [[Loto-ID|Pokémon Lottery Corner]], with the winning number changing daily. An old man who lives in [[Pacifidlog Town]] looks out for {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}, and will, every day, generate a random number between 0 and 65535 and if this number matches the personality value of any of the Pokémon in the party, Mirage Island will appear in the game.

Time was only used in the Hoenn-based games. Time-based evolutions cannot trigger in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. In {{g|Colosseum}}, the player receives {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}}, the only two Pokémon at the time that were result of time-based evolution, at the beginning of the game. In {{Pokémon XD}}, the player's {{p|Eevee}} can evolve into Espeon or Umbreon with the [[Sun Shard]] or the [[Moon Shard]] in the Bag, respectively.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:00 PM–11:59 PM<br>(12:00–23:59)
| 12:00 AM–11:59 AM<br>(0:00–11:59)
|}
{{-}}
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<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; color: #{{Hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
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===Generation IV===
[[File:Gen IV Time change.png|frame|The overworld as it cycles through the day]]
In [[Generation IV]], the time function returned fully with many features from Generation II, including changes in the overworld lighting and in the availability of wild Pokémon at different times of day, being {{pkmn2|Nocturnal}}, {{pkmn2|Matutinal}}, or {{pkmn2|Diurnal}}. However, this time it uses the [[Nintendo DS]]'s system clock. The three time periods from Generation II return, with smoother transitions between them.

A calendar and day of the week system are also present. The game keeps track of the date of capture of every Pokémon. Some in-game events are influenced by the day of the week; for example, {{p|Drifloon}} only appear in the [[Valley Windworks]] on Fridays, and battles with {{ga|Barry}} in the [[Battle Zone]] can only be initiated on weekends.

The [[Pokédex]] also has a new function that displays where Pokémon are found in each time period. When it is first opened, the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] will also default to the current time of day.

Additionally, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} only, the generic battle transitions change during nighttime (except for wild Pokémon in water). Cave battles are always treated as if it was nighttime, but places with cavelike encounters such as [[Sprout Tower]] or [[Ilex Forest]] properly account for the time.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(04:00–9:59)
| 10:00 AM–7:59 PM<br>(10:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(20:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; color: #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 10; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

=====Morning=====
Morning tints everything a pale blue color, changing from dark blue of night into bright blue of daytime. Morning lasts from 4:00 AM to 9:59 AM (04:00–9:59).

=====Day=====
Everything takes on its natural color during the day. Day lasts from 10:00 AM to 7:59 PM (10:00–19:59), with twilight lasting from around 5:00 PM (17:00) until night sets in. Twilight has its own set of eyecatches.

=====Night=====
Much like its Generation II counterpart, the world is dark, but pockmarked by the bright lights of buildings. Night lasts from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59), with lights in buildings turning off at 12:00 AM (00:00). A majority of areas in [[Sinnoh]] have slightly different music during the night, including [[Pokémon Center]]s, though this is not true in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

===Generation V===
[[File:Gen V time change {{#switch: {{#time: F}}|January|May|September=spring|February|June|October=summer|March|July|November=autumn|winter}}.png|frame|The overworld as it cycles through the day during in-game {{#switch: {{#time: F}}|January|May|September=spring|February|June|October=summer|March|July|November=autumn|winter}}.]]
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the concept of {{season}}s was introduced. These are akin to the seasons in the real world, only to allow for less restrictive gameplay, the seasons change with every month.

Time of day now varies depending on the current season. As in HeartGold and SoulSilver, day is divided in four different parts: morning, when floodlights in the cities switch off and the sun starts to rise; daytime, when everything is lightened; evening, when the floodlights switch on in the cities and everything starts to be lit with an orange hue; and then nighttime, which is characterized by a darker landscape, both in the overworld map and in battle.

In favor of seasons, Pokémon are no longer found at different times of day, meaning Pokémon that can be found in the current season can be found anytime during the season.

====Time of day in relation to season====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Season
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Night
|- style="background: #{{spring color light}};"
! Spring
| 5:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(05:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(10:00–16:59)
| 5:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(17:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–4:59 AM<br>(20:00–04:59)
|- style="background: #{{summer color light}};"
! Summer
| 4:00 AM–8:59 AM<br>(04:00–08:59)
| 9:00 AM–6:59 PM<br>(09:00–18:59)
| 7:00 PM–8:59 PM<br>(19:00–20:59)
| 9:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(21:00–03:59)
|- style="background: #{{autumn color light}};"
! Autumn
| 6:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(06:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(10:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(18:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–5:59 AM<br>(20:00–05:59)
|- style="background: #{{winter color light}};"
! Winter
| 7:00 AM–10:59 AM<br>(07:00–10:59)
| 11:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(11:00–16:59)
| 5:00 PM–6:59 PM<br>(17:00–18:59)
| 7:00 PM–6:59 AM<br>(19:00–06:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(25, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 2); background: #{{Unova color light}}; color: #{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: 2 / span 12; background: #{{Unova color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Unova color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: 2; background: #{{Unova color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{spring color light}};">Spring</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{summer color light}};">Summer</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 10; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{autumn color light}};">Autumn</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 8; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{winter color light}};">Winter</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

===Generation VI===
Time continued to be based on the system clock in Generation VI, now using the 3DS's clock to track time. Seasons from Generation V did not carry over, however. Therefore, the intervals for when morning, day, evening, and night occur are now constant. Unlike in previous generations, where the time period transitions lasted a few seconds, they may last up to 15 minutes, allowing less abrupt changes in the overworld lighting. If the 3DS clock is changed, time-based events will not occur for 24 hours and any Berries will reset.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the game always starts at daytime, the 3DS's clock being taken into account only after the player interacts with the analog clock in their room.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–10:59 AM<br>(04:00–10:59)
| 11:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(11:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–8:59 PM<br>(18:00–20:59)
| 9:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(21:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Kalos color light}}; color: #{{Kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Kalos color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Kalos color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>
<gallery>
Morning XY.png|Morning
Day XY.png|Day
Evening XY.png|Evening
Night XY.png|Night
</gallery>

===Generation VII===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, the clock functions conventionally, matching the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s clock; however, in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, the game runs its time offset by 12 hours from the 3DS's clock. In Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon, this difference mainly affects the day-night cycle. Events that refresh daily still refresh when the 3DS's clock hits midnight (or noon in-game in Moon and Ultra Moon) and events that rely on the day of the week correlate to the day according to the 3DS's clock.

Specific scenes in the game, such as in the beginning of the game, will be set at specific times, with the clock effectively frozen until that part of the story is completed. Regardless of the games, the player is eventually able to travel to a world that has the opposite time by using the [[Ultra Wormhole]] at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone|Moone]].

Different Pokémon can once again be found depending on the time of day. In the [[Rotom Pokédex]], these species are denoted with a different icon when viewed in the Habitat menu. Certain areas in [[Alola]] have slightly different background music depending on the time of day, such as [[Hau'oli City]].

=====Times of day=====
Note that these times refer to the time on the 3DS's clock. That is, within Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon, "day" still starts at 6 AM (06:00) as far as the game world is concerned. This may be seen at any place that acknowledges the time, such as the [[Pokémon Center Café]].

{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Alola color dark}};"
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Game
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Night
|-
! style="background: #{{Sun color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}
! style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}
| 6:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(06:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(10:00–16:59)
| 5:00 PM–5:59 PM<br>(17:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–5:59 AM<br>(18:00–05:59)
|-
! style="background: #{{Moon color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}
! style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}
| 6:00 PM–9:59 PM<br>(18:00–21:59)
| 10:00 PM–4:59 AM<br>(22:00–04:59)
| 5:00 AM–5:59 AM<br>(05:00–05:59)
| 6:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(06:00–17:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(25, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 2); background: #{{Alola color light}}; color: #{{Alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: 2 / span 12; background: #{{Alola color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Alola color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: 2; background: #{{Alola color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|US}}</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">{{GameIcon|Mo}}{{GameIcon|UM}}</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{day color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Day</div>
</div>
</div>

====Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
Despite [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] having a few time-based features, they are set in perpetual daytime, much like the original {{game|Yellow}}.

===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, time is set to specific times of day during the main story as a narrative device. This affects all areas of [[Galar]] outside of the [[Wild Area]], and even influences evolution. However, daily events (such as the [[Battle Café]] matches) still reset at midnight according to the system time. After the player becomes {{pkmn|Champion}}, time is no longer pre-set outside the Wild Area, and functions solely based on the system time, even during post-game story scenes like the arc involving [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]].

=====Times of day=====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Galar color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Night
|-
| 6:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(06:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–6:59 PM<br>(10:00–18:59)
| 7:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(19:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–5:59 AM<br>(20:00–05:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Galar color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Galar color light}}; color: #{{Galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Galar color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Galar color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 9; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the time function remains the same as [[Generation IV]]'s, including changes in the overworld lighting and in the availability of wild Pokémon at different times of day, being {{pkmn2|Nocturnal}}, {{pkmn2|Matutinal}}, or {{pkmn2|Diurnal}}. However, this time it uses the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s system clock.

A calendar and day of the week system are also present. The game keeps track of the date of capture of every Pokémon. Some in-game events are influenced by the day of the week; for example, {{p|Drifloon}} only appear in the [[Valley Windworks]] on Fridays, and battles with {{ga|Barry}} in the [[Battle Zone]] can only be initiated on weekends.

=====Times of day=====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(04:00–9:59)
| 10:00 AM–7:59 PM<br>(10:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(20:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; color: #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 10; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

======Morning======
Everything is bright and sunny, with the lighting facing from the west. Morning times are from 4:00 AM to 9:59 AM (04:00–9:59).

======Day======
Everything takes on its natural color during the day. Day lasts from 10:00 AM to 7:59 PM (10:00–19:59), with twilight lasting from around 5:00 PM (17:00) until night sets in. Twilight has its own set of eyecatches.

======Night======
Much like its Generation IV counterpart, the world is dark, but pockmarked by the bright lights of buildings. Night lasts from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59), with lights in buildings turning off at 12:00 AM (00:00). A majority of areas in [[Sinnoh]] have slightly different music during the night, including [[Pokémon Center]]s.

====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
{{g|Legends: Arceus}} has its own time system, independent from the system clock. A minute in real life corresponds to an hour in-game. The player can instantly change the current time of day, and even skip to the next day, by resting at {{DL|Jubilife Village|your quarters|their quarters}} or the bed present at each [[Base camp]].

=====Times of day=====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Hisui color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Hisui color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–10:59 AM<br>(04:00–10:59)<br>7 real minutes
| 11:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(11:00–16:59)<br>6 real minutes
| 5:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(17:00–19:59)<br>3 real minutes
| 8:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(20:00–03:59)<br>8 real minutes
|}

=====Changing time=====
The time can be changed by going to a [[Base camp]] or the player's bed in [[Jubilife Village]] and choosing to rest until a certain time. Selecting "Just a little while" will heal the player's [[party]] members, but not advance the current time. Selecting the remaining options will advance the day/night cycle to the following times:

{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Hisui color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Hisui color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until morning
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until midday
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until evening
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until nightfall
|-
| 6:00 AM<br>(06:00)
| 11:00 AM<br>(11:00)
| 6:00 PM<br>(18:00)
| 8:00 PM<br>(20:00)
|}

Resting in this manner will however reset the current state in the area and despawn any time-specific Pokémon encounters, as well as resetting timings for [[space-time distortion]]s and other similar timed events.

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
{{g|Scarlet and Violet}} have their own time system, which with 1 real-life day equal to 20 in-game days. This time can be influenced by the player by altering the system clock prior to opening the game,<ref>[https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657628501917442052 Scarlet and Violet Day/Night Cycle Mechanics by Atrius97, via Twitter]</ref> with the time value being determined when the game is first opened.<ref>https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657611236694196225</ref> However, the day/night cycle does not begin until the player loads into the overworld, so any changes to the system clock while the game is loading or at the in-game start menu have no effect, the game will load the time from when the game was initially opened. The day/night cycle lasts 72 real minutes in total, repeating 20 times over the course of 24 hours. Different Pokémon can spawn depending on the time of the day; unlike previous games, however, the brief period of evening has its own separate spawns defined as well.

Opening the map by pressing Y will show an icon in the top-center of the map<ref>https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657609709019623426</ref> indicating the time of day. This icon will dynamically update to show the current time period, however Morning does not have its own unique icon, instead sharing an icon with Day.<ref>https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657628499975479296</ref> While the player is in [[Area Zero]], this is the only way to tell the time of day without having to come out.

There are two exceptions to the day/night cycle, the first being that during the tutorial, the time will be locked to Day until visiting [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} for the first time and obtaining {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

[[Area Zero]] is also unaffected by the day/night cycle (with {{p|Flutter Mane}} being the only exception due to a quirk<ref>[https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1647304950358106114 Flutter Mane Spawning Mechanics Quirk]</ref>), with time-exclusive species and forms spawning regardless of the current time in the rest of Paldea.

The current time is shared between all players in the same instance while playing in co-op via [[Union Circle]], determined by the player hosting the group.

Due to their physical locations being relatively distant from Paldea, both [[Kitakami]] and the [[Terarium]] experience different {{wp|timezone}}s, with Kitakami being 18 (real life) minutes ahead of Paldea, and the Terarium being 18 (real life) minutes behind Paldea. These time differences are roughly the same as those of their [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world inspirations]].

<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-evenly;">
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{Paldea color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Paldea color dark}};"
|+ '''[[Paldea]] timezone'''
! colspan="4" | Real-life Time Intervals (AM & PM)
|-
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:18–12:36<br>01:30–01:48<br>02:42–03:00<br>03:54–04:12<br>05:06–05:24<br>06:18–06:36<br>07:30–07:48<br>08:42–09:00<br>09:54–10:12<br>11:06–11:24
| 12:36–12:54<br>01:48–02:06<br>03:00–03:18<br>04:12–04:30<br>05:24–05:42<br>06:36–06:54<br>07:48–08:06<br>09:00–09:18<br>10:12–10:30<br>11:24–11:42
| 12:54–12:57<br>02:06–02:09<br>03:18–03:21<br>04:30–04:33<br>05:42–05:45<br>06:54–06:57<br>08:06–08:09<br>09:18–09:21<br>10:30–10:33<br>11:42–11:45
| 12:57–01:30<br>02:09–02:42<br>03:21–03:54<br>04:33–05:06<br>05:45–06:18<br>06:57–07:30<br>08:09–08:42<br>09:21–09:54<br>10:33–11:06<br>11:45–12:18
|-
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 3 minutes
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 33 minutes
|}
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{Kitakami color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kitakami color dark}};"
|+ '''[[Kitakami]] timezone'''
! colspan="4" | Real-life Time Intervals (AM & PM)
|-
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:00–12:18<br>01:12–01:30<br>02:24–02:42<br>03:36–03:54<br>04:48–05:06<br>06:00–06:18<br>07:12–07:30<br>08:24–08:42<br>09:36–09:54<br>10:48–11:06
| 12:18–12:36<br>01:30–01:48<br>02:42–03:00<br>03:54–04:12<br>05:06–05:24<br>06:18–06:36<br>07:30–07:48<br>08:42–09:00<br>09:54–10:12<br>11:06–11:24
| 12:36–12:39<br>01:48–01:51<br>03:00–03:03<br>04:12–04:15<br>05:24–05:27<br>06:36–06:39<br>07:48–07:51<br>09:00–09:03<br>10:12–10:15<br>11:24–11:27
| 12:39–01:12<br>01:51–02:24<br>03:03–03:36<br>04:15–04:48<br>05:27–06:00<br>06:39–07:12<br>07:51–08:24<br>09:03–09:36<br>10:15–10:48<br>11:27–12:00
|-
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 3 minutes
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 33 minutes
|}
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{Blueberry color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Blueberry color dark}};"
|+ '''[[Terarium]] timezone'''
! colspan="4" style="color: #FFF;" | Real-life Time Intervals (AM & PM)
|-
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:36–12:54<br>01:48–02:06<br>03:00–03:18<br>04:12–04:30<br>05:24–05:42<br>06:36–06:54<br>07:48–08:06<br>09:00–09:18<br>10:12–10:30<br>11:24–11:42
| 12:54–01:12<br>02:06–02:24<br>03:18–03:36<br>04:30–04:48<br>05:42–06:00<br>06:54–07:12<br>08:06–08:24<br>09:18–09:36<br>10:30–10:48<br>11:42–12:00
| 01:12–01:15<br>02:24–02:27<br>03:36–03:39<br>04:48–04:51<br>06:00–06:03<br>07:12–07:15<br>08:24–08:27<br>09:36–09:39<br>10:48–10:51<br>12:00–12:03
| 01:15–01:48<br>02:27–03:00<br>03:39–04:12<br>04:51–05:24<br>06:03–06:36<br>07:15–07:48<br>08:27–09:00<br>09:39–10:12<br>10:51–11:24<br>12:03–12:36
|-
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 3 minutes
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 33 minutes
|}
</div>

If defeated, static encounters such as the [[treasures of ruin]], and fixed [[symbol encounter]]s such as wild Tera Pokémon will reappear if the player reboots their game after one hour has passed in the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]'s internal clock following their defeat. This is independent from Scarlet and Violet's in-game time system.

===Time-specific events===
:''This section relates only to events that occur at specific times but not necessarily on a particular day. For events that occur only on specific days of the week (but not at a particular time), see [[days of the week]].''

====Time-based Evolutions====
{{main|Time-based Evolution}}
Several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during a certain time of day.

====Generation II====
* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}} in [[Mt. Moon Square]] will trigger between [[Days of the week|Monday]] night at 8:00 PM and [[Days of the week#Tuesday|Tuesday]] morning at 4:00 AM (20:00–4:00).
* {{Daisy}} will massage the player's Pokémon between 3:00 and 4:00 PM (15:00–16:00).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Officers}} will only challenge the player at night from 6:00 PM to 3:59 AM (18:00–03:59).
* The wild battle theme played in [[Johto]] and some locations in [[Kanto]] is slightly different at night from 6:00 PM to 3:59 AM (18:00–03:59).

======Effects of changing the clock======
If the clock is [[#Resetting the clock|reset]], every time-based event moves forward and can be repeated right away. Time-based events with a specific window need the clock to be set within that frame. In these games, the time-based events are:

* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}}.
* The [[Haircut brothers]].
* The {{p|Lapras}} {{DL|Union Cave|Generations II and IV|special encounter}}.
* The {{DL|Radio|Lucky Number Show}}.
* Picking [[Apricorn]]s and {{Berries}} from trees.
* Receiving Apricorn Balls from [[Kurt]].
* The [[S.S. Aqua]] voyage.
* The rematch against {{ga|Silver}} at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* The [[Trainer House]] battle.

====Generation III====
=====Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald=====
* The tides in [[Shoal Cave]] depend on the time of day. It is high tide from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (09:00–15:00) and 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM (21:00–03:00), and low tide from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (15:00–21:00) and 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM (03:00–09:00).
There is no side-effect to changing the clock in these games.

====Generation IV====
=====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum=====
{{incomplete|section|What music? Many effects of changing the clock are missing}}
* {{tc|Jogger}}s will only challenge the player in the morning from 4:00 to 9:59 AM (04:00–09:59).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Policemen}} will only challenge the player at night from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59).
* The player can catch {{p|Rotom}} once from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59) in the [[Old Chateau]].
* The [[Pal Park]] transfer can occur only once every 24 hours.
* Certain music changes depending on if it is daytime or night.

======Effects of changing the clock======
* [[Pal Park]]: the player must wait 24 hours from when the game is opened after changing the clock to be able to {{DL|Pal Park|Migration|migrate}}. If the clock was changed, the game to needs sync with the new time so that the penalization period starts running. This can be accomplished by booting the game and saving. Otherwise, the penalization period cannot begin nor end. If the game was booted in a different system, the penalization period can be prevented simply by not saving and, if available, returning the game to the system it's synchronized with.

=====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver=====
* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}} in [[Mt. Moon Square]] will trigger between [[days of the week|Monday]] [[Time|night]] at 8:00 PM and [[days of the week#Tuesday|Tuesday]] [[Time|morning]] at 4:00 AM (20:00–4:00).
* {{Daisy}} will massage the player's Pokémon between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM (15:00–16:00).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Policemen}} will only challenge the player at night from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59).

======Effects of changing the clock======
If the game detects a different clock, either by changing the date or time of the system or by booting the game in a different system and saving, time-based events will be affected differently.

The following time-based events can be done by directly changing the clock to the time window in which they're active:

* The [[Bug-Catching Contest]].
* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}}.
* Commemorative {{DL|Photography|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|pictures}}.
* Items available in the {{DL|Pokéathlon Dome|Athlete Shop}} at the Pokéathlon Dome.
* The {{p|Lapras}} {{DL|Union Cave|Generations II and IV|special encounter}} in Union Cave.
* Pokégear [[radio|radio shows]].
* Obtaining the {{DL|Fighting Dojo/Generation IV|Phone listing|Gym Leaders' phone numbers}}.
* {{DL|Fighting Dojo/Generation IV|Rematch schedule|Rematch calls}} with the Gym Leaders.
* The rematch against {{ga|Silver}} at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* The [[S.S. Aqua]] voyage (including receiving an item from the captain).
* The {{DL|Goldenrod Tunnel|shops}} in the Goldenrod Tunnel.
* The [[Week Siblings]] appearing.

The following daily events can be done by changing the clock to 23:59 and letting the clock roll over to the next day in-game:

* {{DL|Radio|Buena's Password}} in Goldenrod City. The password will not be available right after the clock rolls over. Saving the game on the new day, then changing the clock for a second time to when (or waiting until) her show is on air (2:00, 5:00, 8:00, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00, and 23:00) is necessary.
* {{Daisy}}'s massage in [[Pallet Town]]. The massage will not be available right after the clock rolls over. Saving the game after midnight, then changing the clock for a second time to when (or waiting until) the massage can be requested (15:00–16:00) is necessary.
* [[Mass outbreak]]s.
* Hearing a new [[Trend|trendy phrase]] from the old man on {{rt|16|Kanto}}.
* Picking [[Apricorn]]s from trees.
* The [[Loto-ID|Pokémon Lottery Corner]] in Goldenrod City.
* Receiving Apricorn Balls from [[Kurt]].
* Receiving [[Sticker|Seal]]s in Olivine City.
* The [[Trainer House]] battle in Viridian City.
* Receiving a [[Ribbon]] from one of the [[Week Siblings]].

The following time-based events are impacted negatively if the game detects any time change:

* {{DL|Berry|Generation IV|Berry growth}}: instead of calculating how long it has been since the game was last saved and matching the Berry's timer to the system's clock, the Berry's timer resumes right from when the game was last saved.
* {{safari|Johto}} {{DL|Johto Safari Zone|area upgrades}}: the invisible day counter will freeze for 24 hours, period after which it will resume counting days from where it left off when the game was last saved. Just like with [[Pal Park]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, if the clock was changed, the game to needs sync with the new time so that the penalization period starts running. This can be accomplished by booting the game and saving. Otherwise, the penalization period cannot begin nor end. If the game was booted in a different system, the penalization period can be prevented simply by not saving and, if available, returning the game to the system it's synchronized with.

====Generation V====
* Trainers may be battled every day in the [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]. However, they cannot be battled during sports events that occur during certain times and days of the week.
* The [[Royal Unova]] can be boarded only during the evening.
* The player can purchase [[Casteliacone]]s once per day. In Black and White, this is only possible on Tuesdays and outside of winter.
* A businessman in [[Lacunosa Town]] gives out a {{b|Pecha}}, {{b|Leppa}}, {{b|Lum}}, or {{b|Bluk}} Berry on Sundays{{sup/5|BW}}/every day{{sup/5|B2W2}} during nighttime.
* The Black Empoleon biker gang will "take over" the [[Tubeline Bridge]] on Friday evenings and nights, and their leader can be challenged.{{sup/5|BW}}
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] and [[Kōji Nishino|Nishino]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} can be battled in [[Castelia City]] once per day. In Black and White, the player must have entered the [[Hall of Fame]] for this to be possible.
* A girl on {{rt|8|Unova}} will give out one of the four {{cat|weather duration-extending items}} per day. The rock changes depending on the time of day:
{| style="padding-left:20px"
! style="padding-right:10px" | Time of Day
! Rock given
|-
| Morning
| Damp Rock
|-
| {{tt|Day|Afternoon in-game}}
| Heat Rock
|-
| Evening
| Smooth Rock
|-
| Night
| Icy Rock
|}

====Generation VI====
{{incomplete|section|More info on ORAS}}
=====Pokémon X and Y=====
* At the Juice Shoppe in [[Lumiose City]]:
** Pre-made Berry Juice is sold to the player once a day.
** Juice may be made for free from Berries from the player's inventory once a day.
* [[Lumiose Galette]]s may be purchased for {{PDollar}}100 ({{PDollar}}80 if the player is more {{OBP|style|Lumiose City|stylish}}) for four hours at a time starting at 3 AM, 9 AM, 3 PM, and 9 PM (03:00, 09:00, 15:00, 21:00).
** Once per day, the player may also receive a free [[Moomoo Milk]] if they purchase a galette during the hours of 3 AM, 9 AM, 3 PM, or 9 PM (03:00, 09:00, 15:00, 21:00).
* In [[Camphrier Town]] lives a man who makes daily requests to see a specific Pokémon type that is giving off good vibes. If the player shows him a Pokémon bearing requested type, he will reward them a berry of their choosing.
** A {{tc|Maid}} in the same house will also give the player a [[Sweet Heart]] once per day as well.
* A massage therapist in [[Cyllage City]] will massage the player's lead Pokémon once a day.
* {{rt|18|Kalos}}'s Psychic Inver will battle the player in an Inverse Battle once a day.
* Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM (20:00–21:00), [[Mega Stone]]s can be found after upgrading the [[Mega Ring]].

=====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire=====
* The tides in [[Shoal Cave]] depend on the time of day. It is high tide from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (09:00–15:00) and 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM (21:00–03:00), and low tide from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (15:00–21:00) and 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM (03:00–09:00).
* In the [[Nameless Cavern]], one of the [[lake guardians]] can be encountered depending on the time of day. {{p|Mesprit}} appears between 4:00 AM and 7:59 PM (04:00–19:59), {{p|Uxie}} appears between 8:00 PM and 8:59 PM (20:00–20:59), and {{p|Azelf}} appears between 9:00 PM and 3:59 AM (21:00–03:59).
* In the [[Trackless Forest]], one of the [[Legendary beasts]] can be encountered depending on the time of day. Each one appears for twenty minutes of every hour. {{p|Raikou}}, from zero to 19 minutes past the hour; {{p|Entei}}, from 20 to 39 minutes past; and {{p|Suicune}}, from 40 to 59 minutes past.
* In the [[Island Cave]], {{p|Regigigas}} can be found during the daytime. It requires the player to have a {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regice}} that has been nicknamed and is holding a [[Casteliacone]], [[Icy Rock]], [[Never-Melt Ice]], or [[Snowball]].
* The music that plays when [[soaring in the sky]] changes depending on the time of day.

====Generation VII====
{{incomplete|section|More info}}
=====Pokémon Sun and Moon=====
* The music that plays in [[Iki Town]], [[Festival Plaza]], [[Hau'oli City]], [[Heahea City]], [[Paniola Town]], [[Poké Pelago]], [[Konikoni City]], [[Malie City]], and [[Seafolk Village]] change depending on whether it is day or night.
* Certain Pokémon can be found on the {{DL|Rotom Pokédex|Poké Finder}} depending on whether it is day or night.
* Certain Zygarde Cells can be found depending on whether it is day or night.
* At the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}}, having {{p|Solgaleo}} in the [[party]] at night or {{p|Lunala}} during the day will allow the player to travel to the Altar of the Moone{{sup/7|S}}/Altar of the Sunne{{sup/7|M}}.
* [[Pink Nectar]] can be found in the day only, and [[Yellow Nectar]] can be found at night only.
* During most of the day (10 AM to 5 PM), [[Haina Desert]] is bathed in [[harsh sunlight]], while during the night a {{weather|sandstorm}} blows instead.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] can be battled once per day during the post-game in [[Heahea City]].

=====Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon=====
* The music that plays in Iki Town, Festival Plaza, Hau'oli City, Heahea City, Paniola Town, Poké Pelago, Konikoni City, Malie City, and Seafolk Village change depending on whether it is day or night.
* Certain Pokémon can be found on the Poké Finder depending on whether it is day or night.
* At the Altar of the Sunne{{sup/7|US}}/Altar of the Moone{{sup/7|UM}}, having Necrozma in its Dusk Mane form in the party at night or Dawn Wings during the day will allow the player to travel to the Altar of the Moone{{sup/7|US}}/Altar of the Sunne{{sup/7|UM}}.
* Pink Nectar can be found in the day only, and Yellow Nectar can be found at night only.
* During most of the day (10 PM to 5 PM), [[Haina Desert]] is bathed in [[harsh sunlight]], while during the night a {{weather|sandstorm}} blows instead.
* After hearing about the {{al|Trainers' School}} mysteries from a Youngster on [[Big Wave Beach]], a single Preschooler with a {{p|Drifloon}} will ask player to solve the seven mysteries if the player visits the Trainers' School at night.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] and [[Kazumasa Iwao|Iwao]] can be battled in a [[Multi Battle]] once per day in [[Heahea City]].

=====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!=====
* [[Mina]] can be fought once a day at {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermlilion Port}}.
* Items [[Recurring item#Generation VII|respawn]] in several locations throughout the region.
* A [[Big Pearl]] can be earned from the lady west of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] for watching over her {{p|Slowpoke}}.

====Generation VIII====
=====Pokémon Sword and Shield=====
* [[Battle Café]]s can be challenged once per day.
* The bargain shop at [[Stow-on-Side]] will sell the player one item per day.
* A man in Stow-on-Side will buy one [[valuable item]] from the player once per day.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] can be battled once per day during the post-game in [[Circhester]].
* After completing the main story, the player can battle [[Marnie]] in [[Spikemuth]] once a day.
* After completing [[The Isle of Armor]] story, the player can battle [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Mustard]], and {{gal|Honey}} once a day.
* After completing [[The Crown Tundra]] story, the player can battle [[Peony]] once a day.

=====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=====
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* {{tc|Jogger}}s will only challenge the player in the morning from 4:00 to 9:59 AM (04:00–09:59).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Policemen}} will only challenge the player at night from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59).
* The player can catch {{p|Rotom}} once from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59) in the [[Old Chateau]].
* Certain music changes depending on if it is daytime or night.

====Generation IX====
=====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet=====
* [[Galarica Twig]]s can be found only during the evening hour in the Coastal Biome of the Blueberry Academy Terarium.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}} a day has passed every time the player comes back from an adventure or plays [[Sentry Duty]]. During the story, one day can incorporate clearing several dungeons in a row with save points in between.

Clearing [[Blizzard Island]] gives the player the choice to go through [[Crevice Cave]] or not, if the player chooses not to a day has passed. When going to [[Hidden Land]], a day never passes unless the player leaves back to [[Treasure Town]] or completes [[Temporal Tower]].

===Pokémon Conquest===
In {{g|Conquest}}, The shortest unit of time measured in Pokémon Conquest is a month (not real time). Every story starts on January, Year 1. In two stories (''The Rebel'' and ''Tragic Determination''), the goal is to defeat [[Nobunaga]] before January, Year 4 (before 3 years had passed).

Opposing armies will only attack at the very start of the month, except for one time in ''The Legend of Ransei'' where Shingen or Kenshin attack after they decline a battle with the {{player}}.

===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, day and night changes depend on sunset and sunrise in the player's location. The difference between day and night is the appearance, the music, and the evolution of some Pokémon. Additionally, {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s do not spawn during a specific range of hours at night. Sunny [[weather]] during the day becomes Clear weather during the night; the effects of the two, however, are identical.

If a [[Mystery Box]] is acquired and opened, three days must pass before it can be opened again.

For the time-based Evolutions, see [[Time-based Evolution#Pokémon GO|Time-based Evolution → Pokémon GO]].

===Pokémon Sleep===
In {{g|Sleep}}, the day is divided into three parts for three [[Cooking (Sleep)|meals]]: morning (4:00 AM to 11:59 AM) for breakfast, day (12:00 PM to 5:59 PM) for lunch, and night (6:00 PM to 3:59 AM) for dinner. These times are all set based on the player's current time zone. The daily events (such as sleeping time, shop events, etc) last from 4:00 AM to 3:59 AM the next day. The week starts on Monday.

Prior to version 1.5.0 (released April 18, 2024), night lasted till 5:59 AM instead of 3:59 AM and morning began from 6:00 AM instead of 4:00 AM.

===Pokémon Party mini===
{{incomplete|section|Add clock image}}
In [[Pokémon Party mini]], the Celebi's Clock is a clock with date, alarm and stopwatch functions.

===Eevee × Tamagotchi===
{{incomplete|section|Add clock image}}
In [[Eevee × Tamagotchi]], there is a digital clock function. The player is required to set up the time before starting the game.

==In other languages==
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''Morning''
{{langtable|color={{morning color}}|bordercolor={{morning color dark}}
|ja=あさ ''Morning''
|fr=Matin
|de=Morgen
|it=Mattina<br>Mattino
|ko=아침 ''Achim''
|es=Mañana
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Day''
{{langtable|color={{day color}}|bordercolor={{day color dark}}
|ja=ひる ''Day''
|fr=Jour
|de=Tag
|it=Giorno
|ko=낮 ''Nat''
|es=Día
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Evening''
{{langtable|color={{orange color}}|bordercolor={{orange color dark}}
|ja=ゆうがた ''Evening''
|fr=Soir
|de=Abend
|it=Sera
|ko=저녁 ''Jeonyeok''
|es=Tarde
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<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Night''
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|ja=よる ''Night''
|fr_ca=Tard le soir{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_eu=Nuit
|de=Nacht
|it=Notte
|ko=밤 ''Bam''
|es=Noche
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Late night''
{{langtable|color={{black color}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}|textcolor=FFF
|ja=しんや ''Late night''
|fr=Pleine nuit
|de=Spätnacht
|it=Notte fonda
|ko=심야 ''Simya''
|es=Madrugada
}}</div>

==Related articles==
* [[Matutinal Pokémon]]
* [[Diurnal Pokémon]]
* [[Vespertine Pokémon]]
* [[Nocturnal Pokémon]]

==References==
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<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Diamond color}};">D</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Pearl color}};">P</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Platinum color}};">Pt</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{HeartGold color}};">HG</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{SoulSilver color}};">SS</div>
</div>
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<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Black color}}; color: #FFF;">B</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{White color}}; color: #000;">W</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Black 2 color}}; color: #FFF;">B2</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{White 2 color}}; color: #000;">W2</div>
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<div class="roundy" style="grid-column: span 6; padding: 2px; background: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10=Morning|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night|Day}} color}}; border: 2px solid #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10=Morning|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night|Day}} color dark}}; color: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10=Morning|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night|Day}} textcolor}};">
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<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{X color}}; color: #FFF;">X</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Y color}}; color: #000;">Y</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Omega Ruby color}}; color: #FFF;">OR</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Alpha Sapphire color}}; color: #FFF;">AS</div>
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<small>{{#time: l}}</small><br>{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9|10=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night|Day}}
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<div class="roundy" style="grid-column: span 3; padding: 2px; background: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Day|Night}} color}}; border: 2px solid #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Day|Night}} color dark}}; color: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Day|Night}} textcolor}};">
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<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Sun color}}; color: #000;">S</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Ultra Sun color}}; color: #000;">US</div>
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<small>{{#time: l}}</small><br>{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Day|Night}}
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<div class="roundy" style="grid-column: span 3; padding: 2px; background: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Night|Day}} color}}; border: 2px solid #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Night|Day}} color dark}}; color: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Night|Day}} textcolor}};">
<div style="display: flex; gap: 2px; color: #000;">
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Moon color}}; color: #000;">M</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Ultra Moon color}}; color: #000;">UM</div>
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<small>{{#time: l}}</small><br>{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17=Night|Day}}
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<div class="roundy" style="grid-column: span 3; padding: 2px; background: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3|4|5=Night|Day}} color}}; border: 2px solid #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3|4|5=Night|Day}} color dark}}; color: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3|4|5=Night|Day}} textcolor}};">
<div style="display: flex; gap: 2px; color: #FFF;">
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Sword color}};">Sw</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Shield color}};">Sh</div>
</div>
<small>{{#time: l}}</small><br>{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|6|7|8|9=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3|4|5=Night|Day}}
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<div class="roundy" style="grid-column: span 3; padding: 2px; background: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night|Day}} color}}; border: 2px solid #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night|Day}} color dark}}; color: #{{{{#switch: {{#time: G}}|4|5|6|7|8|9=Morning|20|21|22|23|0|1|2|3=Night|Day}} textcolor}};">
<div style="display: flex; gap: 2px; color: #000;">
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};">BD</div>
<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};">SP</div>
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<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Paldea color}};">Paldea</div>
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<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Teal Mask color}};">Kitakami</div>
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<div class="roundy" style="flex: 1; background: #{{Indigo Disk color}};">Terarium</div>
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'''Time''' is a mechanic in the [[Pokémon games]]. It was introduced in [[Generation II]] and has been a major component of almost all games released afterward. Time affects both the [[evolution]] of several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and whether certain Pokémon can be found in the [[wild Pokémon|wild]]. Some events may take place at a specific time of day, or on a particular [[days of the week|day of the week]]. {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} use their own in-game time system and don't depend on the player or console's real time.

{{Berries}} are governed by the time function, maturing after a certain amount of time has passed. Much like [[weather]], the games' time function has been revised and expanded in each subsequent generation after its introduction.

==In the core series games==
===Generation II===
[[File:MorningGS.png|thumb|right|250px|{{rt|29|Johto}} in the morning]]
In [[Generation II]], the changing time of day is one of the games' distinctive features. Wild encounters vary based on the time of day; several Pokémon were designed with this in mind, such as {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Noctowl}}.

At the [[new game|beginning]] of all three games, the player is required to set the clock, even before selecting a name. The default time is 10:00 AM (10:00). When the player speaks to their {{jo|Mom}} at the start of the game, the player must specify whether it is currently {{wp|daylight saving time}} or not; they can adjust the clock for entering or exiting daylight savings time.

The clock can be reset through a code in all three games, although it is more difficult to do so in {{game|Crystal}}. For the [[Virtual Console]] versions, adjusting the time on the [[Nintendo 3DS]] clock does not affect the in-game time.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Johto color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Johto color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Johto color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Johto color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(04:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(10:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(18:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Johto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Johto color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Johto color light}}; color: #{{Johto color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Johto color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Johto color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Johto color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 8; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

=====Morning=====
Morning, referred to as <sc>Morn</sc> in-game, is the time from 4:00 AM to 9:59 AM (04:00–09:59). Many [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are still asleep and there are many {{type|Bug}} Pokémon in the wild. However, the wild Pokémon that appear in the Morning are mostly the same as Day, with only slight differences. During the Morning, the rising sun tints the entire landscape with a yellowish hue.
[[File:DayGS.png|thumb|right|200px|Daytime near the water.]]

=====Day=====
Day is the time from 10:00 AM to 5:59 PM (10:00–17:59). The landscape is not tinted at all during this time, making it seem closer to the [[Generation I]] games (which do not have a time system). Day is the busiest time, as most people are up and about at this time and a wide variety of Pokémon appear.

=====Night=====
Night, referred to as <sc>Nite</sc> in-game, is the time from 6:00 PM to 3:59 AM (18:00–03:59). Wild Pokémon battles taking place at night use a slightly different music track. The world is colored a bluish-purple, and buildings have their lights on. If interacted with, the [[Pokémon Center lady]] will note that the player is still active despite the time, before healing the party.

[[File:NightGS.png|thumb|200px|right|Nighttime. Note the building lights illuminating brightly.]]

====Days of the week====
{{main|Days of the week}}
When the [[Pokégear]] is first received, the player's mother will ask them to set the day of the week as well. This affects several things, such as the [[National Park]]'s [[Bug-Catching Contest]] and which of the [[Week Siblings]] appears, though not much else.

====Resetting the clock====
In the Western and Korean versions, a secret function for resetting the game's clock that requires a password may be accessed from the title screen. The password is generated from the player's [[Original Trainer|name]], [[Trainer ID number]], and current amount of [[Pokémon Dollar|money]] ([https://bl4cksh4rk.github.io/Pokemon-GSC-Clock-Password-Generator/ Blackshark's GSC Clock Password Generator]). The game will then reboot and the [[main menu]] will return the "TIME NOT SET" [[error message]]. Proceeding will then load a screen in which the player can adjust the clock's data, including the [[Days of the week|weekday]]. Due to being based on the Japanese version, the password only takes into account the first five characters of the player's name.

While the function for manually resetting the clock is not available in the Japanese versions, the main menu error and the actual clock adjustment screen exist in all versions as they are used for when the clock data is invalid or corrupted.

=====Western Gold and Silver=====
Hold '''↓''', '''SELECT''', and '''B'''.

=====Western Crystal and Korean Gold and Silver=====
# Hold '''↓''', '''SELECT''', and '''B'''
# Release '''↓''' and '''B''', while still holding '''SELECT'''
# Hold '''←''' and '''↑''', while still holding '''SELECT'''
# Release '''SELECT'''

===Generation III===
Unlike Generation II, [[Generation III]] had no separate time periods, or even an ability to check the time in-game unless the player traveled back to [[Littleroot Town]], where they had set an analog clock at the beginning of the game. The overworld lighting does not change during different times of the day. Also, unlike Generation II, the time-based events were very few and extremely far between, with the clock mostly running to keep track of the growth of planted [[Berry|Berries]] ([[Berry glitch|although this was not completely foolproof]]). Additionally, there was no way to change the clock in this generation, not even for daylight saving time.

There were, however, some time-based functions in the games. For example, [[Shoal Cave]]'s water level would change every six hours, at 3:00 and 9:00 AM and PM (03:00, 09:00, 15:00, 21:00). Just the same, the [[time-based Evolution]]s are available.

Although a small part of the game, some events occur on a daily basis. Some NPCs give the player one Berry every day. [[Lilycove Department Store]] gives out Pokémon Loto Tickets for the [[Loto-ID|Pokémon Lottery Corner]], with the winning number changing daily. An old man who lives in [[Pacifidlog Town]] looks out for {{gdis|Mirage Island|III}}, and will, every day, generate a random number between 0 and 65535 and if this number matches the personality value of any of the Pokémon in the party, Mirage Island will appear in the game.

Time was only used in the Hoenn-based games. Time-based evolutions cannot trigger in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. In {{g|Colosseum}}, the player receives {{p|Espeon}} and {{p|Umbreon}}, the only two Pokémon at the time that were result of time-based evolution, at the beginning of the game. In {{Pokémon XD}}, the player's {{p|Eevee}} can evolve into Espeon or Umbreon with the [[Sun Shard]] or the [[Moon Shard]] in the Bag, respectively.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:00 PM–11:59 PM<br>(12:00–23:59)
| 12:00 AM–11:59 AM<br>(0:00–11:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; color: #{{Hoenn color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Hoenn color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
</div>
</div>

===Generation IV===
[[File:Gen IV Time change.png|frame|The overworld as it cycles through the day]]
In [[Generation IV]], the time function returned fully with many features from Generation II, including changes in the overworld lighting and in the availability of wild Pokémon at different times of day, being {{pkmn2|Nocturnal}}, {{pkmn2|Matutinal}}, or {{pkmn2|Diurnal}}. However, this time it uses the [[Nintendo DS]]'s system clock. The three time periods from Generation II return, with smoother transitions between them.

A calendar and day of the week system are also present. The game keeps track of the date of capture of every Pokémon. Some in-game events are influenced by the day of the week; for example, {{p|Drifloon}} only appear in the [[Valley Windworks]] on Fridays, and battles with {{ga|Barry}} in the [[Battle Zone]] can only be initiated on weekends.

The [[Pokédex]] also has a new function that displays where Pokémon are found in each time period. When it is first opened, the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] will also default to the current time of day.

Additionally, in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} only, the generic battle transitions change during nighttime (except for wild Pokémon in water). Cave battles are always treated as if it was nighttime, but places with cavelike encounters such as [[Sprout Tower]] or [[Ilex Forest]] properly account for the time.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(04:00–9:59)
| 10:00 AM–7:59 PM<br>(10:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(20:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; color: #{{Sinnoh color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 10; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

=====Morning=====
Morning tints everything a pale blue color, changing from dark blue of night into bright blue of daytime. Morning lasts from 4:00 AM to 9:59 AM (04:00–9:59).

=====Day=====
Everything takes on its natural color during the day. Day lasts from 10:00 AM to 7:59 PM (10:00–19:59), with twilight lasting from around 5:00 PM (17:00) until night sets in. Twilight has its own set of eyecatches.

=====Night=====
Much like its Generation II counterpart, the world is dark, but pockmarked by the bright lights of buildings. Night lasts from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59), with lights in buildings turning off at 12:00 AM (00:00). A majority of areas in [[Sinnoh]] have slightly different music during the night, including [[Pokémon Center]]s, though this is not true in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].

===Generation V===
[[File:Gen V time change {{#switch: {{#time: F}}|January|May|September=spring|February|June|October=summer|March|July|November=autumn|winter}}.png|frame|The overworld as it cycles through the day during in-game {{#switch: {{#time: F}}|January|May|September=spring|February|June|October=summer|March|July|November=autumn|winter}}.]]
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, the concept of {{season}}s was introduced. These are akin to the seasons in the real world, only to allow for less restrictive gameplay, the seasons change with every month.

Time of day now varies depending on the current season. As in HeartGold and SoulSilver, day is divided in four different parts: morning, when floodlights in the cities switch off and the sun starts to rise; daytime, when everything is lightened; evening, when the floodlights switch on in the cities and everything starts to be lit with an orange hue; and then nighttime, which is characterized by a darker landscape, both in the overworld map and in battle.

In favor of seasons, Pokémon are no longer found at different times of day, meaning Pokémon that can be found in the current season can be found anytime during the season.

====Time of day in relation to season====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Season
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Night
|- style="background: #{{spring color light}};"
! Spring
| 5:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(05:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(10:00–16:59)
| 5:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(17:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–4:59 AM<br>(20:00–04:59)
|- style="background: #{{summer color light}};"
! Summer
| 4:00 AM–8:59 AM<br>(04:00–08:59)
| 9:00 AM–6:59 PM<br>(09:00–18:59)
| 7:00 PM–8:59 PM<br>(19:00–20:59)
| 9:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(21:00–03:59)
|- style="background: #{{autumn color light}};"
! Autumn
| 6:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(06:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(10:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(18:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–5:59 AM<br>(20:00–05:59)
|- style="background: #{{winter color light}};"
! Winter
| 7:00 AM–10:59 AM<br>(07:00–10:59)
| 11:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(11:00–16:59)
| 5:00 PM–6:59 PM<br>(17:00–18:59)
| 7:00 PM–6:59 AM<br>(19:00–06:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Unova color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(25, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 2); background: #{{Unova color light}}; color: #{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: 2 / span 12; background: #{{Unova color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Unova color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: 2; background: #{{Unova color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Unova color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{spring color light}};">Spring</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{summer color light}};">Summer</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 10; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{autumn color light}};">Autumn</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 8; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{winter color light}};">Winter</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

===Generation VI===
Time continued to be based on the system clock in Generation VI, now using the 3DS's clock to track time. Seasons from Generation V did not carry over, however. Therefore, the intervals for when morning, day, evening, and night occur are now constant. Unlike in previous generations, where the time period transitions lasted a few seconds, they may last up to 15 minutes, allowing less abrupt changes in the overworld lighting. If the 3DS clock is changed, time-based events will not occur for 24 hours and any Berries will reset.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the game always starts at daytime, the 3DS's clock being taken into account only after the player interacts with the analog clock in their room.

====Times of day====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–10:59 AM<br>(04:00–10:59)
| 11:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(11:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–8:59 PM<br>(18:00–20:59)
| 9:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(21:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Kalos color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Kalos color light}}; color: #{{Kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Kalos color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Kalos color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Kalos color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 3; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>
<gallery>
Morning XY.png|Morning
Day XY.png|Day
Evening XY.png|Evening
Night XY.png|Night
</gallery>

===Generation VII===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}, the clock functions conventionally, matching the [[Nintendo 3DS]]'s clock; however, in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon}} and {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}, the game runs its time offset by 12 hours from the 3DS's clock. In Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon, this difference mainly affects the day-night cycle. Events that refresh daily still refresh when the 3DS's clock hits midnight (or noon in-game in Moon and Ultra Moon) and events that rely on the day of the week correlate to the day according to the 3DS's clock.

Specific scenes in the game, such as in the beginning of the game, will be set at specific times, with the clock effectively frozen until that part of the story is completed. Regardless of the games, the player is eventually able to travel to a world that has the opposite time by using the [[Ultra Wormhole]] at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]/[[Altar of the Moone|Moone]].

Different Pokémon can once again be found depending on the time of day. In the [[Rotom Pokédex]], these species are denoted with a different icon when viewed in the Habitat menu. Certain areas in [[Alola]] have slightly different background music depending on the time of day, such as [[Hau'oli City]].

=====Times of day=====
Note that these times refer to the time on the 3DS's clock. That is, within Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon, "day" still starts at 6 AM (06:00) as far as the game world is concerned. This may be seen at any place that acknowledges the time, such as the [[Pokémon Center Café]].

{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Alola color dark}};"
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | Game
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | Night
|-
! style="background: #{{Sun color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun}}
! style="background: #{{Ultra Sun color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun}}
| 6:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(06:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(10:00–16:59)
| 5:00 PM–5:59 PM<br>(17:00–17:59)
| 6:00 PM–5:59 AM<br>(18:00–05:59)
|-
! style="background: #{{Moon color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Moon}}
! style="background: #{{Ultra Moon color light}};" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}}
| 6:00 PM–9:59 PM<br>(18:00–21:59)
| 10:00 PM–4:59 AM<br>(22:00–04:59)
| 5:00 AM–5:59 AM<br>(05:00–05:59)
| 6:00 AM–5:59 PM<br>(06:00–17:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(25, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 2); background: #{{Alola color light}}; color: #{{Alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: 2 / span 12; background: #{{Alola color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Alola color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: 2; background: #{{Alola color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">4</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">5</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">6</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">7</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">11</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|US}}</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 7; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="background: #{{Alola color light}};">{{GameIcon|Mo}}{{GameIcon|UM}}</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 5; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 2; background: #{{day color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Day</div>
</div>
</div>

====Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
Despite [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] having a few time-based features, they are set in perpetual daytime, much like the original {{game|Yellow}}.

===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Sword and Shield====
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, time is set to specific times of day during the main story as a narrative device. This affects all areas of [[Galar]] outside of the [[Wild Area]], and even influences evolution. However, daily events (such as the [[Battle Café]] matches) still reset at midnight according to the system time. After the player becomes {{pkmn|Champion}}, time is no longer pre-set outside the Wild Area, and functions solely based on the system time, even during post-game story scenes like the arc involving [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]].

=====Times of day=====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Galar color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | Night
|-
| 6:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(06:00–09:59)
| 10:00 AM–6:59 PM<br>(10:00–18:59)
| 7:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(19:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–5:59 AM<br>(20:00–05:59)
|}
{{-}}
<div class="roundy c" style="background: #{{Galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Galar color dark}}; padding: 2px; font-weight: bold; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(24, 1fr); gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: calc({{#time: G}} + 1); background: #{{Galar color light}}; color: #{{Galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}};">▼</div>
<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Galar color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Galar color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">12</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">1</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">2</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">3</div>
<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">4</div>
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<div style="background: #{{Galar color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 9; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="background: #{{orange color light}};">Evening</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the time function remains the same as [[Generation IV]]'s, including changes in the overworld lighting and in the availability of wild Pokémon at different times of day, being {{pkmn2|Nocturnal}}, {{pkmn2|Matutinal}}, or {{pkmn2|Diurnal}}. However, this time it uses the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s system clock.

A calendar and day of the week system are also present. The game keeps track of the date of capture of every Pokémon. Some in-game events are influenced by the day of the week; for example, {{p|Drifloon}} only appear in the [[Valley Windworks]] on Fridays, and battles with {{ga|Barry}} in the [[Battle Zone]] can only be initiated on weekends.

=====Times of day=====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–9:59 AM<br>(04:00–9:59)
| 10:00 AM–7:59 PM<br>(10:00–19:59)
| 8:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(20:00–03:59)
|}
{{-}}
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<div style="grid-column: 1 / -1; display: grid; grid-template-columns: subgrid; gap: 2px;">
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>AM</small></div>
<div style="grid-column: span 12; background: #{{Sinnoh color light}}; line-height: 85%;"><small>PM</small></div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">12</div>
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<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">8</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">9</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">10</div>
<div style="background: #{{Sinnoh color light}};">11</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybl|5px}};">Night</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 6; background: #{{morning color light}};">Morning</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 10; background: #{{day color light}};">Day</div>
<div style="grid-column: span 4; background: #{{night color light}}; color: #{{night textcolor}}; {{roundybr|5px}};">Night</div>
</div>
</div>

======Morning======
Everything is bright and sunny, with the lighting facing from the west. Morning times are from 4:00 AM to 9:59 AM (04:00–9:59).

======Day======
Everything takes on its natural color during the day. Day lasts from 10:00 AM to 7:59 PM (10:00–19:59), with twilight lasting from around 5:00 PM (17:00) until night sets in. Twilight has its own set of eyecatches.

======Night======
Much like its Generation IV counterpart, the world is dark, but pockmarked by the bright lights of buildings. Night lasts from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59), with lights in buildings turning off at 12:00 AM (00:00). A majority of areas in [[Sinnoh]] have slightly different music during the night, including [[Pokémon Center]]s.

====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
{{g|Legends: Arceus}} has its own time system, independent from the system clock. A minute in real life corresponds to an hour in-game. The player can instantly change the current time of day, and even skip to the next day, by resting at {{DL|Jubilife Village|your quarters|their quarters}} or the bed present at each [[Base camp]].

=====Times of day=====
{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Hisui color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Hisui color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Night
|-
| 4:00 AM–10:59 AM<br>(04:00–10:59)<br>7 real minutes
| 11:00 AM–4:59 PM<br>(11:00–16:59)<br>6 real minutes
| 5:00 PM–7:59 PM<br>(17:00–19:59)<br>3 real minutes
| 8:00 PM–3:59 AM<br>(20:00–03:59)<br>8 real minutes
|}

=====Changing time=====
The time can be changed by going to a [[Base camp]] or the player's bed in [[Jubilife Village]] and choosing to rest until a certain time. Selecting "Just a little while" will heal the player's [[party]] members, but not advance the current time. Selecting the remaining options will advance the day/night cycle to the following times:

{| class="roundtable c" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Hisui color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Hisui color dark}};"
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until morning
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until midday
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until evening
! style="background: #{{Hisui color light}};" | Until nightfall
|-
| 6:00 AM<br>(06:00)
| 11:00 AM<br>(11:00)
| 6:00 PM<br>(18:00)
| 8:00 PM<br>(20:00)
|}

Resting in this manner will however reset the current state in the area and despawn any time-specific Pokémon encounters, as well as resetting timings for [[space-time distortion]]s and other similar timed events.

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
{{g|Scarlet and Violet}} have their own time system, which with 1 real-life day equal to 20 in-game days. This time can be influenced by the player by altering the system clock prior to opening the game,<ref>[https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657628501917442052 Scarlet and Violet Day/Night Cycle Mechanics by Atrius97, via Twitter]</ref> with the time value being determined when the game is first opened.<ref>https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657611236694196225</ref> However, the day/night cycle does not begin until the player loads into the overworld, so any changes to the system clock while the game is loading or at the in-game start menu have no effect, the game will load the time from when the game was initially opened. The day/night cycle lasts 72 real minutes in total, repeating 20 times over the course of 24 hours. Different Pokémon can spawn depending on the time of the day; unlike previous games, however, the brief period of evening has its own separate spawns defined as well.

Opening the map by pressing Y will show an icon in the top-center of the map<ref>https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657609709019623426</ref> indicating the time of day. This icon will dynamically update to show the current time period, however Morning does not have its own unique icon, instead sharing an icon with Day.<ref>https://twitter.com/Atrius97/status/1657628499975479296</ref> While the player is in [[Area Zero]], this is the only way to tell the time of day without having to come out.

There are two exceptions to the day/night cycle, the first being that during the tutorial, the time will be locked to Day until visiting [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} for the first time and obtaining {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

[[Area Zero]] is also unaffected by the day/night cycle (with {{p|Flutter Mane}} being the only exception due to a quirk<ref>[https://twitter.com/Sibuna_Switch/status/1647304950358106114 Flutter Mane Spawning Mechanics Quirk]</ref>), with time-exclusive species and forms spawning regardless of the current time in the rest of Paldea.

The current time is shared between all players in the same instance while playing in co-op via [[Union Circle]], determined by the player hosting the group.

Due to their physical locations being relatively distant from Paldea, both [[Kitakami]] and the [[Terarium]] experience different {{wp|timezone}}s, with Kitakami being 18 (real life) minutes ahead of Paldea, and the Terarium being 18 (real life) minutes behind Paldea. These time differences are inverted compared to those of their [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world inspirations]].

<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-evenly;">
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{Paldea color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Paldea color dark}};"
|+ '''[[Paldea]] timezone'''
! colspan="4" | Real-life Time Intervals (AM & PM)
|-
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:18–12:36<br>01:30–01:48<br>02:42–03:00<br>03:54–04:12<br>05:06–05:24<br>06:18–06:36<br>07:30–07:48<br>08:42–09:00<br>09:54–10:12<br>11:06–11:24
| 12:36–12:54<br>01:48–02:06<br>03:00–03:18<br>04:12–04:30<br>05:24–05:42<br>06:36–06:54<br>07:48–08:06<br>09:00–09:18<br>10:12–10:30<br>11:24–11:42
| 12:54–12:57<br>02:06–02:09<br>03:18–03:21<br>04:30–04:33<br>05:42–05:45<br>06:54–06:57<br>08:06–08:09<br>09:18–09:21<br>10:30–10:33<br>11:42–11:45
| 12:57–01:30<br>02:09–02:42<br>03:21–03:54<br>04:33–05:06<br>05:45–06:18<br>06:57–07:30<br>08:09–08:42<br>09:21–09:54<br>10:33–11:06<br>11:45–12:18
|-
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 3 minutes
! style="background: #{{Paldea color light}};" | 33 minutes
|}
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{Kitakami color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kitakami color dark}};"
|+ '''[[Kitakami]] timezone'''
! colspan="4" | Real-life Time Intervals (AM & PM)
|-
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:00–12:18<br>01:12–01:30<br>02:24–02:42<br>03:36–03:54<br>04:48–05:06<br>06:00–06:18<br>07:12–07:30<br>08:24–08:42<br>09:36–09:54<br>10:48–11:06
| 12:18–12:36<br>01:30–01:48<br>02:42–03:00<br>03:54–04:12<br>05:06–05:24<br>06:18–06:36<br>07:30–07:48<br>08:42–09:00<br>09:54–10:12<br>11:06–11:24
| 12:36–12:39<br>01:48–01:51<br>03:00–03:03<br>04:12–04:15<br>05:24–05:27<br>06:36–06:39<br>07:48–07:51<br>09:00–09:03<br>10:12–10:15<br>11:24–11:27
| 12:39–01:12<br>01:51–02:24<br>03:03–03:36<br>04:15–04:48<br>05:27–06:00<br>06:39–07:12<br>07:51–08:24<br>09:03–09:36<br>10:15–10:48<br>11:27–12:00
|-
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 3 minutes
! style="background: #{{Kitakami color light}};" | 33 minutes
|}
{| class="roundtable c" style="background: #{{Blueberry color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Blueberry color dark}};"
|+ '''[[Terarium]] timezone'''
! colspan="4" style="color: #FFF;" | Real-life Time Intervals (AM & PM)
|-
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Morning
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Day
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Evening
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | Night
|-
| 12:36–12:54<br>01:48–02:06<br>03:00–03:18<br>04:12–04:30<br>05:24–05:42<br>06:36–06:54<br>07:48–08:06<br>09:00–09:18<br>10:12–10:30<br>11:24–11:42
| 12:54–01:12<br>02:06–02:24<br>03:18–03:36<br>04:30–04:48<br>05:42–06:00<br>06:54–07:12<br>08:06–08:24<br>09:18–09:36<br>10:30–10:48<br>11:42–12:00
| 01:12–01:15<br>02:24–02:27<br>03:36–03:39<br>04:48–04:51<br>06:00–06:03<br>07:12–07:15<br>08:24–08:27<br>09:36–09:39<br>10:48–10:51<br>12:00–12:03
| 01:15–01:48<br>02:27–03:00<br>03:39–04:12<br>04:51–05:24<br>06:03–06:36<br>07:15–07:48<br>08:27–09:00<br>09:39–10:12<br>10:51–11:24<br>12:03–12:36
|-
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 18 minutes
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 3 minutes
! style="background: #{{Blueberry color light}};" | 33 minutes
|}
</div>

If defeated, static encounters such as the [[treasures of ruin]], and fixed [[symbol encounter]]s such as wild Tera Pokémon will reappear if the player reboots their game after one hour has passed in the [[Nintendo Switch|Switch]]'s internal clock following their defeat. This is independent from Scarlet and Violet's in-game time system.

===Time-specific events===
:''This section relates only to events that occur at specific times but not necessarily on a particular day. For events that occur only on specific days of the week (but not at a particular time), see [[days of the week]].''

====Time-based Evolutions====
{{main|Time-based Evolution}}
Several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during a certain time of day.

====Generation II====
* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}} in [[Mt. Moon Square]] will trigger between [[Days of the week|Monday]] night at 8:00 PM and [[Days of the week#Tuesday|Tuesday]] morning at 4:00 AM (20:00–4:00).
* {{Daisy}} will massage the player's Pokémon between 3:00 and 4:00 PM (15:00–16:00).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Officers}} will only challenge the player at night from 6:00 PM to 3:59 AM (18:00–03:59).
* The wild battle theme played in [[Johto]] and some locations in [[Kanto]] is slightly different at night from 6:00 PM to 3:59 AM (18:00–03:59).

======Effects of changing the clock======
If the clock is [[#Resetting the clock|reset]], every time-based event moves forward and can be repeated right away. Time-based events with a specific window need the clock to be set within that frame. In these games, the time-based events are:

* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}}.
* The [[Haircut brothers]].
* The {{p|Lapras}} {{DL|Union Cave|Generations II and IV|special encounter}}.
* The {{DL|Radio|Lucky Number Show}}.
* Picking [[Apricorn]]s and {{Berries}} from trees.
* Receiving Apricorn Balls from [[Kurt]].
* The [[S.S. Aqua]] voyage.
* The rematch against {{ga|Silver}} at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* The [[Trainer House]] battle.

====Generation III====
=====Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald=====
* The tides in [[Shoal Cave]] depend on the time of day. It is high tide from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (09:00–15:00) and 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM (21:00–03:00), and low tide from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (15:00–21:00) and 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM (03:00–09:00).
There is no side-effect to changing the clock in these games.

====Generation IV====
=====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum=====
{{incomplete|section|What music? Many effects of changing the clock are missing}}
* {{tc|Jogger}}s will only challenge the player in the morning from 4:00 to 9:59 AM (04:00–09:59).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Policemen}} will only challenge the player at night from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59).
* The player can catch {{p|Rotom}} once from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59) in the [[Old Chateau]].
* The [[Pal Park]] transfer can occur only once every 24 hours.
* Certain music changes depending on if it is daytime or night.

======Effects of changing the clock======
* [[Pal Park]]: the player must wait 24 hours from when the game is opened after changing the clock to be able to {{DL|Pal Park|Migration|migrate}}. If the clock was changed, the game to needs sync with the new time so that the penalization period starts running. This can be accomplished by booting the game and saving. Otherwise, the penalization period cannot begin nor end. If the game was booted in a different system, the penalization period can be prevented simply by not saving and, if available, returning the game to the system it's synchronized with.

=====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver=====
* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}} in [[Mt. Moon Square]] will trigger between [[days of the week|Monday]] [[Time|night]] at 8:00 PM and [[days of the week#Tuesday|Tuesday]] [[Time|morning]] at 4:00 AM (20:00–4:00).
* {{Daisy}} will massage the player's Pokémon between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM (15:00–16:00).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Policemen}} will only challenge the player at night from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59).

======Effects of changing the clock======
If the game detects a different clock, either by changing the date or time of the system or by booting the game in a different system and saving, time-based events will be affected differently.

The following time-based events can be done by directly changing the clock to the time window in which they're active:

* The [[Bug-Catching Contest]].
* The {{p|Clefairy}} {{DL|Mt. Moon Square|Clefairy event|event}}.
* Commemorative {{DL|Photography|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|pictures}}.
* Items available in the {{DL|Pokéathlon Dome|Athlete Shop}} at the Pokéathlon Dome.
* The {{p|Lapras}} {{DL|Union Cave|Generations II and IV|special encounter}} in Union Cave.
* Pokégear [[radio|radio shows]].
* Obtaining the {{DL|Fighting Dojo/Generation IV|Phone listing|Gym Leaders' phone numbers}}.
* {{DL|Fighting Dojo/Generation IV|Rematch schedule|Rematch calls}} with the Gym Leaders.
* The rematch against {{ga|Silver}} at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* The [[S.S. Aqua]] voyage (including receiving an item from the captain).
* The {{DL|Goldenrod Tunnel|shops}} in the Goldenrod Tunnel.
* The [[Week Siblings]] appearing.

The following daily events can be done by changing the clock to 23:59 and letting the clock roll over to the next day in-game:

* {{DL|Radio|Buena's Password}} in Goldenrod City. The password will not be available right after the clock rolls over. Saving the game on the new day, then changing the clock for a second time to when (or waiting until) her show is on air (2:00, 5:00, 8:00, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00, and 23:00) is necessary.
* {{Daisy}}'s massage in [[Pallet Town]]. The massage will not be available right after the clock rolls over. Saving the game after midnight, then changing the clock for a second time to when (or waiting until) the massage can be requested (15:00–16:00) is necessary.
* [[Mass outbreak]]s.
* Hearing a new [[Trend|trendy phrase]] from the old man on {{rt|16|Kanto}}.
* Picking [[Apricorn]]s from trees.
* The [[Loto-ID|Pokémon Lottery Corner]] in Goldenrod City.
* Receiving Apricorn Balls from [[Kurt]].
* Receiving [[Sticker|Seal]]s in Olivine City.
* The [[Trainer House]] battle in Viridian City.
* Receiving a [[Ribbon]] from one of the [[Week Siblings]].

The following time-based events are impacted negatively if the game detects any time change:

* {{DL|Berry|Generation IV|Berry growth}}: instead of calculating how long it has been since the game was last saved and matching the Berry's timer to the system's clock, the Berry's timer resumes right from when the game was last saved.
* {{safari|Johto}} {{DL|Johto Safari Zone|area upgrades}}: the invisible day counter will freeze for 24 hours, period after which it will resume counting days from where it left off when the game was last saved. Just like with [[Pal Park]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, if the clock was changed, the game to needs sync with the new time so that the penalization period starts running. This can be accomplished by booting the game and saving. Otherwise, the penalization period cannot begin nor end. If the game was booted in a different system, the penalization period can be prevented simply by not saving and, if available, returning the game to the system it's synchronized with.

====Generation V====
* Trainers may be battled every day in the [[Big Stadium and Small Court]]. However, they cannot be battled during sports events that occur during certain times and days of the week.
* The [[Royal Unova]] can be boarded only during the evening.
* The player can purchase [[Casteliacone]]s once per day. In Black and White, this is only possible on Tuesdays and outside of winter.
* A businessman in [[Lacunosa Town]] gives out a {{b|Pecha}}, {{b|Leppa}}, {{b|Lum}}, or {{b|Bluk}} Berry on Sundays{{sup/5|BW}}/every day{{sup/5|B2W2}} during nighttime.
* The Black Empoleon biker gang will "take over" the [[Tubeline Bridge]] on Friday evenings and nights, and their leader can be challenged.{{sup/5|BW}}
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] and [[Kōji Nishino|Nishino]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} can be battled in [[Castelia City]] once per day. In Black and White, the player must have entered the [[Hall of Fame]] for this to be possible.
* A girl on {{rt|8|Unova}} will give out one of the four {{cat|weather duration-extending items}} per day. The rock changes depending on the time of day:
{| style="padding-left:20px"
! style="padding-right:10px" | Time of Day
! Rock given
|-
| Morning
| Damp Rock
|-
| {{tt|Day|Afternoon in-game}}
| Heat Rock
|-
| Evening
| Smooth Rock
|-
| Night
| Icy Rock
|}

====Generation VI====
{{incomplete|section|More info on ORAS}}
=====Pokémon X and Y=====
* At the Juice Shoppe in [[Lumiose City]]:
** Pre-made Berry Juice is sold to the player once a day.
** Juice may be made for free from Berries from the player's inventory once a day.
* [[Lumiose Galette]]s may be purchased for {{PDollar}}100 ({{PDollar}}80 if the player is more {{OBP|style|Lumiose City|stylish}}) for four hours at a time starting at 3 AM, 9 AM, 3 PM, and 9 PM (03:00, 09:00, 15:00, 21:00).
** Once per day, the player may also receive a free [[Moomoo Milk]] if they purchase a galette during the hours of 3 AM, 9 AM, 3 PM, or 9 PM (03:00, 09:00, 15:00, 21:00).
* In [[Camphrier Town]] lives a man who makes daily requests to see a specific Pokémon type that is giving off good vibes. If the player shows him a Pokémon bearing requested type, he will reward them a berry of their choosing.
** A {{tc|Maid}} in the same house will also give the player a [[Sweet Heart]] once per day as well.
* A massage therapist in [[Cyllage City]] will massage the player's lead Pokémon once a day.
* {{rt|18|Kalos}}'s Psychic Inver will battle the player in an Inverse Battle once a day.
* Between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM (20:00–21:00), [[Mega Stone]]s can be found after upgrading the [[Mega Ring]].

=====Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire=====
* The tides in [[Shoal Cave]] depend on the time of day. It is high tide from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (09:00–15:00) and 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM (21:00–03:00), and low tide from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (15:00–21:00) and 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM (03:00–09:00).
* In the [[Nameless Cavern]], one of the [[lake guardians]] can be encountered depending on the time of day. {{p|Mesprit}} appears between 4:00 AM and 7:59 PM (04:00–19:59), {{p|Uxie}} appears between 8:00 PM and 8:59 PM (20:00–20:59), and {{p|Azelf}} appears between 9:00 PM and 3:59 AM (21:00–03:59).
* In the [[Trackless Forest]], one of the [[Legendary beasts]] can be encountered depending on the time of day. Each one appears for twenty minutes of every hour. {{p|Raikou}}, from zero to 19 minutes past the hour; {{p|Entei}}, from 20 to 39 minutes past; and {{p|Suicune}}, from 40 to 59 minutes past.
* In the [[Island Cave]], {{p|Regigigas}} can be found during the daytime. It requires the player to have a {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Registeel}}, and {{p|Regice}} that has been nicknamed and is holding a [[Casteliacone]], [[Icy Rock]], [[Never-Melt Ice]], or [[Snowball]].
* The music that plays when [[soaring in the sky]] changes depending on the time of day.

====Generation VII====
{{incomplete|section|More info}}
=====Pokémon Sun and Moon=====
* The music that plays in [[Iki Town]], [[Festival Plaza]], [[Hau'oli City]], [[Heahea City]], [[Paniola Town]], [[Poké Pelago]], [[Konikoni City]], [[Malie City]], and [[Seafolk Village]] change depending on whether it is day or night.
* Certain Pokémon can be found on the {{DL|Rotom Pokédex|Poké Finder}} depending on whether it is day or night.
* Certain Zygarde Cells can be found depending on whether it is day or night.
* At the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}}, having {{p|Solgaleo}} in the [[party]] at night or {{p|Lunala}} during the day will allow the player to travel to the Altar of the Moone{{sup/7|S}}/Altar of the Sunne{{sup/7|M}}.
* [[Pink Nectar]] can be found in the day only, and [[Yellow Nectar]] can be found at night only.
* During most of the day (10 AM to 5 PM), [[Haina Desert]] is bathed in [[harsh sunlight]], while during the night a {{weather|sandstorm}} blows instead.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] can be battled once per day during the post-game in [[Heahea City]].

=====Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon=====
* The music that plays in Iki Town, Festival Plaza, Hau'oli City, Heahea City, Paniola Town, Poké Pelago, Konikoni City, Malie City, and Seafolk Village change depending on whether it is day or night.
* Certain Pokémon can be found on the Poké Finder depending on whether it is day or night.
* At the Altar of the Sunne{{sup/7|US}}/Altar of the Moone{{sup/7|UM}}, having Necrozma in its Dusk Mane form in the party at night or Dawn Wings during the day will allow the player to travel to the Altar of the Moone{{sup/7|US}}/Altar of the Sunne{{sup/7|UM}}.
* Pink Nectar can be found in the day only, and Yellow Nectar can be found at night only.
* During most of the day (10 PM to 5 PM), [[Haina Desert]] is bathed in [[harsh sunlight]], while during the night a {{weather|sandstorm}} blows instead.
* After hearing about the {{al|Trainers' School}} mysteries from a Youngster on [[Big Wave Beach]], a single Preschooler with a {{p|Drifloon}} will ask player to solve the seven mysteries if the player visits the Trainers' School at night.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] and [[Kazumasa Iwao|Iwao]] can be battled in a [[Multi Battle]] once per day in [[Heahea City]].

=====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!=====
* [[Mina]] can be fought once a day at {{DL|Vermilion City|Port|Vermlilion Port}}.
* Items [[Recurring item#Generation VII|respawn]] in several locations throughout the region.
* A [[Big Pearl]] can be earned from the lady west of the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] for watching over her {{p|Slowpoke}}.

====Generation VIII====
=====Pokémon Sword and Shield=====
* [[Battle Café]]s can be challenged once per day.
* The bargain shop at [[Stow-on-Side]] will sell the player one item per day.
* A man in Stow-on-Side will buy one [[valuable item]] from the player once per day.
* [[Shigeki Morimoto|Morimoto]] can be battled once per day during the post-game in [[Circhester]].
* After completing the main story, the player can battle [[Marnie]] in [[Spikemuth]] once a day.
* After completing [[The Isle of Armor]] story, the player can battle [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}, [[Mustard]], and {{gal|Honey}} once a day.
* After completing [[The Crown Tundra]] story, the player can battle [[Peony]] once a day.

=====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=====
{{incomplete|section|What music?}}
* {{tc|Jogger}}s will only challenge the player in the morning from 4:00 to 9:59 AM (04:00–09:59).
* {{tc|Police Officer|Policemen}} will only challenge the player at night from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59).
* The player can catch {{p|Rotom}} once from 8:00 PM to 3:59 AM (20:00–03:59) in the [[Old Chateau]].
* Certain music changes depending on if it is daytime or night.

====Generation IX====
=====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet=====
* [[Galarica Twig]]s can be found only during the evening hour in the Coastal Biome of the Blueberry Academy Terarium.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}} a day has passed every time the player comes back from an adventure or plays [[Sentry Duty]]. During the story, one day can incorporate clearing several dungeons in a row with save points in between.

Clearing [[Blizzard Island]] gives the player the choice to go through [[Crevice Cave]] or not, if the player chooses not to a day has passed. When going to [[Hidden Land]], a day never passes unless the player leaves back to [[Treasure Town]] or completes [[Temporal Tower]].

===Pokémon Conquest===
In {{g|Conquest}}, The shortest unit of time measured in Pokémon Conquest is a month (not real time). Every story starts on January, Year 1. In two stories (''The Rebel'' and ''Tragic Determination''), the goal is to defeat [[Nobunaga]] before January, Year 4 (before 3 years had passed).

Opposing armies will only attack at the very start of the month, except for one time in ''The Legend of Ransei'' where Shingen or Kenshin attack after they decline a battle with the {{player}}.

===Pokémon GO===
In {{g|GO}}, day and night changes depend on sunset and sunrise in the player's location. The difference between day and night is the appearance, the music, and the evolution of some Pokémon. Additionally, {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}}s do not spawn during a specific range of hours at night. Sunny [[weather]] during the day becomes Clear weather during the night; the effects of the two, however, are identical.

If a [[Mystery Box]] is acquired and opened, three days must pass before it can be opened again.

For the time-based Evolutions, see [[Time-based Evolution#Pokémon GO|Time-based Evolution → Pokémon GO]].

===Pokémon Sleep===
In {{g|Sleep}}, the day is divided into three parts for three [[Cooking (Sleep)|meals]]: morning (4:00 AM to 11:59 AM) for breakfast, day (12:00 PM to 5:59 PM) for lunch, and night (6:00 PM to 3:59 AM) for dinner. These times are all set based on the player's current time zone. The daily events (such as sleeping time, shop events, etc) last from 4:00 AM to 3:59 AM the next day. The week starts on Monday.

Prior to version 1.5.0 (released April 18, 2024), night lasted till 5:59 AM instead of 3:59 AM and morning began from 6:00 AM instead of 4:00 AM.

===Pokémon Party mini===
{{incomplete|section|Add clock image}}
In [[Pokémon Party mini]], the Celebi's Clock is a clock with date, alarm and stopwatch functions.

===Eevee × Tamagotchi===
{{incomplete|section|Add clock image}}
In [[Eevee × Tamagotchi]], there is a digital clock function. The player is required to set up the time before starting the game.

==In other languages==
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Morning''
{{langtable|color={{morning color}}|bordercolor={{morning color dark}}
|ja=あさ ''Morning''
|fr=Matin
|de=Morgen
|it=Mattina<br>Mattino
|ko=아침 ''Achim''
|es=Mañana
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Day''
{{langtable|color={{day color}}|bordercolor={{day color dark}}
|ja=ひる ''Day''
|fr=Jour
|de=Tag
|it=Giorno
|ko=낮 ''Nat''
|es=Día
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Evening''
{{langtable|color={{orange color}}|bordercolor={{orange color dark}}
|ja=ゆうがた ''Evening''
|fr=Soir
|de=Abend
|it=Sera
|ko=저녁 ''Jeonyeok''
|es=Tarde
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Night''
{{langtable|color={{night color}}|bordercolor={{night color dark}}|textcolor={{night textcolor}}
|ja=よる ''Night''
|fr_ca=Tard le soir{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_eu=Nuit
|de=Nacht
|it=Notte
|ko=밤 ''Bam''
|es=Noche
}}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align: top">
''Late night''
{{langtable|color={{black color}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}|textcolor=FFF
|ja=しんや ''Late night''
|fr=Pleine nuit
|de=Spätnacht
|it=Notte fonda
|ko=심야 ''Simya''
|es=Madrugada
}}</div>

==Related articles==
* [[Matutinal Pokémon]]
* [[Diurnal Pokémon]]
* [[Vespertine Pokémon]]
* [[Nocturnal Pokémon]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Project Games notice|game mechanic}}

[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Time]]

[[de:Zeit]]
[[es:Tiempo]]
[[fr:Temps (durée)]]
[[it:Tempo]]
[[ja:時間帯]]
[[zh:时间]]

Hollywood

2025-01-07T23:41:18Z

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{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Hollywood
|characters=ホリウッド
|japanese=Horiwood
|image=Hollywood.png
|imagesize=250px
|region=Kanto
|epicode=EP070
|episode=Go West Young Meowth
}}

'''Hollywood''' (Japanese: '''ホリウッド''' ''Horiwood'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in western [[Kanto]] (in the dub, it is stated to be in {{wp|California}}) that appeared in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]''. It is based on the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world]] city {{wp|Hollywood}}. However, no famous landmarks from the real-world Hollywood are seen.

[[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] invites {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Delia}} to come to the premiere of his movie ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'' due to helping him produce it.

It made a cameo appearance in a flashback in ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'', when [[Max]] asked {{MTR}} how he can talk. When Meowth starts to tell his history, a flashback of him with [[Meowzie]] on the windowsill is shown.
[[File:Fantasy Hollywood.png|thumb|left|220px|Hollywood how Ash, his friends and mother imagined it]]
[[File:Old Hollywood.png|thumb|220px|Hollywood when Meowth was young]]
In the past it was a vibrant, bustling city, and Ash and his friends imagine it as such; however, in the present day, it is virtually deserted with almost all buildings boarded up and closed, apart from Schpielbunk's theater and at least one fighting couple. The Japanese version implies that this was due to the costs of movies being significantly high enough to be economically unsustainable, and that ''Pokémon The Movie'' was the only film to come out of the festival that made any profit. Occasionally trucks pass through the city.

When he was young, {{MTR}} came here from the east thinking it was a paradise, only to find that he was nothing but a stray. Meowth joined a gang of stray {{p|Meowth}}, led by a {{p|Persian}}, and they stole food together. Meowth fell in love with [[Meowzie]], the pet of a local rich woman, and learned to walk on two legs and talk to impress her; however, she saw him as a freak and rejected him.
{{left clear}}
__TOC__

==Places of interest==
===Pokémon theater===
The only building seen in Hollywood that is not in ruins in the present day, other than the skyscrapers in the distance, this is the theater where [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon In Love}}'' premieres. It was not seen in Meowth's flashbacks.

===Hamburger and Hotdog Snack Stand===
A restaurant that was popular when {{MTR}} was young. They advertised that they had the best hamburgers and hotdogs in Hollywood. They also sold ice cream, fried chicken, coffee, and milk. In the present day it has closed down.

===Tinyany===
Tinyany was a fancy store decorated with pink when Meowth was young. Meowth first saw [[Meowzie]] sitting on the windowsill of the outside of the store. Meowzie's owner got diamond studs for her {{i|Poké Ball}} here. In the present day it has closed down.

It is a direct reference to {{wp|Tiffany & Co.}}, renowned brand of designer jewelry.

===Mansion===
There is a large mansion in Hollywood. When Meowth was young, ballet and speech classes were held there, and he learned to walk on two legs and talk by observing these classes from the attic. In the present day it is home to a bickering couple.

===Gallery===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #0055A4; border: 3px solid #003B71"
|- style="background:#EF4135"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Pokémon theater}}
! {{color|000|Snack stand}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|000|''Tinyany'' jewelry}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|000|Old ballet house}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Hollywood Pokémon theater.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Hamburger and Hotdog Snack Stand.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Tinyany.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Hollywood mansion.png|x150px]]
|}

==Meowth gang==
[[File:Hollywood Meowth.png|thumb|250px|The Meowth gang and Meowzie]]
A gang of stray {{p|Meowth}} live here, led by a {{p|Persian}}. They take in any Meowth in need, and work together to steal food. When Meowth of Team Rocket was young, he was a member of the gang; however, when he found out that [[Meowzie]] thought he was a freak, he left Hollywood, and thus, the gang. When Meowzie's owner abandoned her on the street, the Meowth gang welcomed her.

In the present day, Meowth of Team Rocket encountered them again, but refused to join again due to being part of [[Team Rocket]], and proclaimed that he would take Meowzie with him. Angered by this, the Persian dueled Meowth, but lost. However, Meowzie went and licked the Persian's wounds and called Meowth a freak, choosing to stay with the gang.

The gang has a total of five Meowth, discounting Meowth of Team Rocket and Meowzie, and one Persian.

==In the manga==
[[File:Flooded City EToP.jpg|thumb|230px|Unnamed City in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Though left unnamed, ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'' featured a flooded city which {{MTR}} described growing up in. After qualifying for the [[Indigo League]], {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} travelled to the city and encountered a woman named [[Florinda Showers]], who lost her house in the flood and was sold a number of fake [[Leaf Stone]]s. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} got attacked by a {{p|Gyarados}} while scavenging valuables from the sunken city, before being rescued by Florinda's butler, [[Potter]]. Team Rocket fled after being recognized as the group that sold the fake Leaf Stones, dropping the treasure they gathered, including a {{i|Poké Ball}} containing a female {{p|Meowth}}. This Meowth was later revealed to be the daughter of [[Meowzie#The Electric Tale of Pikachu|Meowzie]], who placed her into the Poké Ball to protect her from the flood. After Team Rocket's Meowth discovered the relation during their conversation, she called him "creepy" for talking like a human, echoing what her mother said to him, causing him to run off in tears.

According to Florinda, the city flooded very recently.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
*While the dub directly states this place to be Hollywood, its Japanese name is a corruption of the usual rendering of "Hollywood" in Japanese (ハリウッド), replacing the initial "ha" (ハ) with "ho" (ホ).
**In addition, the Hollywood featured in the episode was based on 1950s-1960s Hollywood instead of Hollywood at the time the episode aired, due to a fairly bad economy and run down features due to growing costs to making movies.

==In other languages==
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|da=Hollywood
|fi=Hollywood
|fr_eu=Hollywood
|it=Hollywood
|de=Hollywood
|pl=Hollywood
|pt_br=Hollywood
|es_eu=Hollywood
|sv=Hollywood
}}

{{Kantoanime}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations}}

[[Category:Cities]]
[[Category:Real-world locations]]

[[es:Hollywood]]
[[it:Hollywood]]
[[zh:好莱坞]]

Hollywood

2025-01-05T02:36:58Z

Jump Drive: added section on Electric Tale of Pikachu

{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Hollywood
|characters=ホリウッド
|japanese=Horiwood
|image=Hollywood.png
|imagesize=250px
|region=Kanto
|epicode=EP070
|episode=Go West Young Meowth
}}

'''Hollywood''' (Japanese: '''ホリウッド''' ''Horiwood'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in western [[Kanto]] (in the dub, it is stated to be in {{wp|California}}) that appeared in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]''. It is based on the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real-world]] city {{wp|Hollywood}}. However, no famous landmarks from the real-world Hollywood are seen.

[[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] invites {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Delia}} to come to the premiere of his movie ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}'' due to helping him produce it.

It made a cameo appearance in a flashback in ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'', when [[Max]] asked {{MTR}} how he can talk. When Meowth starts to tell his history, a flashback of him with [[Meowzie]] on the windowsill is shown.
[[File:Fantasy Hollywood.png|thumb|left|220px|Hollywood how Ash, his friends and mother imagined it]]
[[File:Old Hollywood.png|thumb|220px|Hollywood when Meowth was young]]
In the past it was a vibrant, bustling city, and Ash and his friends imagine it as such; however, in the present day, it is virtually deserted with almost all buildings boarded up and closed, apart from Schpielbunk's theater and at least one fighting couple. The Japanese version implies that this was due to the costs of movies being significantly high enough to be economically unsustainable, and that ''Pokémon The Movie'' was the only film to come out of the festival that made any profit. Occasionally trucks pass through the city.

When he was young, {{MTR}} came here from the east thinking it was a paradise, only to find that he was nothing but a stray. Meowth joined a gang of stray {{p|Meowth}}, led by a {{p|Persian}}, and they stole food together. Meowth fell in love with [[Meowzie]], the pet of a local rich woman, and learned to walk on two legs and talk to impress her; however, she saw him as a freak and rejected him.
{{left clear}}
__TOC__

==Places of interest==
===Pokémon theater===
The only building seen in Hollywood that is not in ruins in the present day, other than the skyscrapers in the distance, this is the theater where [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon In Love}}'' premieres. It was not seen in Meowth's flashbacks.

===Hamburger and Hotdog Snack Stand===
A restaurant that was popular when {{MTR}} was young. They advertised that they had the best hamburgers and hotdogs in Hollywood. They also sold ice cream, fried chicken, coffee, and milk. In the present day it has closed down.

===Tinyany===
Tinyany was a fancy store decorated with pink when Meowth was young. Meowth first saw [[Meowzie]] sitting on the windowsill of the outside of the store. Meowzie's owner got diamond studs for her {{i|Poké Ball}} here. In the present day it has closed down.

It is a direct reference to {{wp|Tiffany & Co.}}, renowned brand of designer jewelry.

===Mansion===
There is a large mansion in Hollywood. When Meowth was young, ballet and speech classes were held there, and he learned to walk on two legs and talk by observing these classes from the attic. In the present day it is home to a bickering couple.

===Gallery===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #0055A4; border: 3px solid #003B71"
|- style="background:#EF4135"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|000|Pokémon theater}}
! {{color|000|Snack stand}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|000|''Tinyany'' jewelry}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|000|Old ballet house}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Hollywood Pokémon theater.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Hamburger and Hotdog Snack Stand.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Tinyany.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Hollywood mansion.png|x150px]]
|}

==Meowth gang==
[[File:Hollywood Meowth.png|thumb|250px|The Meowth gang and Meowzie]]
A gang of stray {{p|Meowth}} live here, led by a {{p|Persian}}. They take in any Meowth in need, and work together to steal food. When Meowth of Team Rocket was young, he was a member of the gang; however, when he found out that [[Meowzie]] thought he was a freak, he left Hollywood, and thus, the gang. When Meowzie's owner abandoned her on the street, the Meowth gang welcomed her.

In the present day, Meowth of Team Rocket encountered them again, but refused to join again due to being part of [[Team Rocket]], and proclaimed that he would take Meowzie with him. Angered by this, the Persian dueled Meowth, but lost. However, Meowzie went and licked the Persian's wounds and called Meowth a freak, choosing to stay with the gang.

The gang has a total of five Meowth, discounting Meowth of Team Rocket and Meowzie, and one Persian.

==In the manga==
[[File:Flooded City EToP.jpg|thumb|left|230px|Unnamed City in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Though left unnamed, ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'' features a flooded city which {{MTR}} describes growing up in with the same story featured in ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]''. After qualifying for the [[Indigo League]], {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} travels to the city and encounters a woman named [[Florinda Showers]] who lost her house in the flood and was sold a number of fake [[Leaf Stone]]s. Meanwhile {{TRT}} are attacked by a {{p|Gyarados}} while scavenging valuables from the sunken city before being rescued by Florinda's butler [[Potter]]. Team Rocket flee after being recognized as the group that sold the fake Leaf Stones, dropping the treasure they gathered including a [[Poké Ball]] containing a female {{p|Meowth}}. This Meowth is later revealed to be the daughter of [[Meowzie]], who placed her into the Poké Ball to protect her from the flood. After Team Rocket's Meowth discovers the relation during their conversation, she calls him "creepy" for talking like a human echoing what her mother said to him, causing him to run off in tears.

According to Florinda, the city flooded very recently before the events of ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]''.

==Trivia==
*While the dub directly states this place to be Hollywood, its Japanese name is a corruption of the usual rendering of "Hollywood" in Japanese (ハリウッド), replacing the initial "ha" (ハ) with "ho" (ホ).
**In addition, the Hollywood featured in the episode was based on 1950s-1960s Hollywood instead of Hollywood at the time the episode aired, due to a fairly bad economy and run down features due to growing costs to making movies.

==In other languages==
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|da=Hollywood
|fi=Hollywood
|fr_eu=Hollywood
|it=Hollywood
|de=Hollywood
|pl=Hollywood
|pt_br=Hollywood
|es_eu=Hollywood
|sv=Hollywood
}}

{{Kantoanime}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations}}

[[Category:Cities]]
[[Category:Real-world locations]]

[[es:Hollywood]]
[[it:Hollywood]]
[[zh:好莱坞]]

ET09

2025-01-05T00:12:56Z

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{{Chapterinfobox |
title_en=I'm Your Venusaur |
title_ja=神さま |
title_ro=The God |
image=ET09.png |
number=9 |
manga_series=Electric Tale of Pikachu |
series=[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] |
volume=3 |
location=An unnamed small town |
prev_chapter=''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'' |
next_chapter=''[[ET10|Clefairy in Space]]'' |
chapter=Kanto |
}}

'''I'm Your Venusaur''' (Japanese: '''神さま''' ''The God'') is the ninth chapter of the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It was first published in the August 1998 issue of [[CoroCoro|Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special]]. It was featured in the third volume, [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 3|Electric Pikachu Boogaloo]].

==Plot==
The chapter begins with a view of a small town developed under and around a large tree. As the human characters work some jobs to make money, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} are going for a walk when they happen upon an {{p|Ivysaur}}. Pikachu comments on the amount of seed Pokémon, Bulbasaur and its evolutions, there are in the town. Ivysaur tells them a story about how the Venusaur Tree, the large tree in the middle of the town, was spawned by a {{p|Venusaur}} who defended the townspeople in battle, spurring the people to take good care of seed Pokémon. Bulbasaur claims that the story isn't true, and is only a tale that the people made up, while Ivysaur insists that it is true, and the Venusaur has become a Guardian Spirit and lives in the top of the tree. To prove it, Ivysaur talks to three Venusaur, all with contradicting stories, causing Bulbasaur to doubt the story further.

Meanwhile, Jessie and James, up to no good as usual, are seen flying a small VTOL ("Vertical Take-off and Landing" aircraft) up to the top of the tree to steal the rumored 300 year-old Venusaur at the top. While attempting to land their aircraft on the branch, the branch brakes, causing the VTOL to fall to the ground and explode, leaving the reader unsure if Jessie or James survived.

Later, Ash's Bulbasaur and the local Ivysaur it met earlier are still debating about whether the Venusaur at the crown of the tree truly exists. Pikachu, irritated by their constant arguing, suggests that if Ivysaur's so sure the mythical Venusaur exists, why doesn't it climb the tree itself to find out. Inspired by the suggestion, Bulbasaur and Ivysaur begin climbing the tree using their vines as grapples. They make quick progress, followed by Pikachu riding on Pidgeotto's back.

Upon reaching the top level of the tree, Bulbasaur and Ivysaur look around, but see no sign of any Venusaur. Disappointed, Ivysaur is about to admit Bulbasaur was right, when he notices something. He rushes towards it, the other Pokémon following him, and they emerge into a small clearing at the very tip of the tree to find what appears to be a huge Venusaur, composed of interwoven branches. Pikachu remarks that it resembles a huge topiary, suggesting that humans wove the branches to create the image of Venusaur. Amused by the irony of the truth, Bulbasaur and Ivysaur roll on the branches laughing, until from the bushes emerges Jessie, James and Meowth!

Narrowly escaping the aircraft when it fell, they had been trapped on the tree for "25 years" as they described it, but the narrator comments that it was really only 2 or 3 days. Having lost their radio, they were unable to contact Team Rocket HQ for rescue, and so were trapped until the arrival of the Pokémon. Determined to steal Pidgeotto in order to fly down from the tree, they send out Arbok and Weezing to battle. In the midst of the battle, Pikachu leaps into Weezing's mouth, and despite Bulbasaur's warnings that he'll ignite Weezing's gas, Pikachu lets out a ThunderShock. The resulting explosion blasts apart the nearby branches, causing everyone in the vicinity to fall. Pikachu is caught by Pidgeotto, but Pidgeotto is unable to carry more than one Pokémon. Bulbasaur uses one vine to grab hold of Ivysaur, and the other to attempt to grab a branch, but misses. Falling to a rapidly approaching demise on the unforgiving ground below, Bulbasaur in a final effort prays to the tree's guardian spirit to save them.

As the sun rises, flowers all over the tree begin blooming, and petals fall to the earth below. A particularly large bloom is swept by the wind underneath Bulbasaur and Ivysaur, on which they float slowly to the ground. People in the town look up to see showers of petals falling on the breeze, and Misty admires their beauty.

On the ground, Ivysaur ponders whether it was the Guardian Spirit that saved them, or pure coincidence, to which Bulbasaur responds he is sure it was the spirit. Ivysaur asks if Bulbasaur is going to make a wish, to which Bulbasaur replies that he believes he's already used his up. The chapter ends with Bulbasaur, Ivysaur and an exhausted Pikachu admiring the tree and the sunrise.

==Major events==
* {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} search for a {{p|Venusaur}}, the guardian spirit of a small town.

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Ivysaur}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Ivysaur}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}

==Trivia==

{{Project Manga notice}}

[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu chapters]]

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series=[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] |
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'''I'm Your Venusaur''' (Japanese: '''神さま''' ''The God'') is the ninth chapter of the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It was first published in the August 1998 issue of [[CoroCoro|Bessatsu CoroCoro Comic Special]]. It was featured in the third volume, [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 3|Electric Pikachu Boogaloo]].

==Plot==
The chapter begins with a view of a small town developed under and around a large tree. As the human characters work some jobs to make money, {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} are going for a walk when they happen upon an {{p|Ivysaur}}. Pikachu comments on the amount of seed Pokémon, Bulbasaur and its evolutions, there are in the town. Ivysaur tells them a story about how the Venusaur Tree, the large tree in the middle of the town, was spawned by a {{p|Venusaur}} who defended the townspeople in battle, spurring the people to take good care of seed Pokémon. Bulbasaur claims that the story isn't true, and is only a tale that the people made up, while Ivysaur insists that it is true, and the Venusaur has become a Guardian Spirit and lives in the top of the tree. To prove it, Ivysaur talks to three Venusaur, all with contradicting stories, causing Bulbasaur to doubt the story further.

Meanwhile, Jessie and James, up to no good as usual, are seen flying a small VTOL ("Vertical Take-off and Landing" aircraft) up to the top of the tree to steal the rumored 300 year-old Venusaur at the top. While attempting to land their aircraft on the branch, the branch brakes, causing the VTOL to fall to the ground and explode, leaving the reader unsure if Jessie or James survived.

Later, Ash's Bulbasaur and the local Ivysaur it met earlier are still debating about whether the Venusaur at the crown of the tree truly exists. Pikachu, irritated by their constant arguing, suggests that if Ivysaur's so sure the mythical Venusaur exists, why doesn't it climb the tree itself to find out. Inspired by the suggestion, Bulbasaur and Venusaur begin climbing the tree using their vines as grapples. They make quick progress, followed by Pikachu riding on Pidgeotto's back.

Upon reaching the top level of the tree, Bulbasaur and Ivysaur look around, but see no sign of any Venusaur. Disappointed, Ivysaur is about to admit Bulbasaur was right, when he notices something. He rushes towards it, the other Pokémon following him, and they emerge into a small clearing at the very tip of the tree to find what appears to be a huge Venusaur, composed of interwoven branches. Pikachu remarks that it resembles a huge topiary, suggesting that humans wove the branches to create the image of Venusaur. Amused by the irony of the truth, Bulbasaur and Ivysaur roll on the branches laughing, until from the bushes emerges Jessie, James and Meowth!

Narrowly escaping the aircraft when it fell, they had been trapped on the tree for "25 years" as they described it, but the narrator comments that it was really only 2 or 3 days. Having lost their radio, they were unable to contact Team Rocket HQ for rescue, and so were trapped until the arrival of the Pokémon. Determined to steal Pidgeotto in order to fly down from the tree, they send out Arbok and Weezing to battle. In the midst of the battle, Pikachu leaps into Weezing's mouth, and despite Bulbasaur's warnings that he'll ignite Weezing's gas, Pikachu lets out a ThunderShock. The resulting explosion blasts apart the nearby branches, causing everyone in the vicinity to fall. Pikachu is caught by Pidgeotto, but Pidgeotto is unable to carry more than one Pokémon. Bulbasaur uses one vine to grab hold of Ivysaur, and the other to attempt to grab a branch, but misses. Falling to a rapidly approaching demise on the unforgiving ground below, Bulbasaur in a final effort prays to the tree's guardian spirit to save them.

As the sun rises, flowers all over the tree begin blooming, and petals fall to the earth below. A particularly large bloom is swept by the wind underneath Bulbasaur and Ivysaur, on which they float slowly to the ground. People in the town look up to see showers of petals falling on the breeze, and Misty admires their beauty.

On the ground, Ivysaur ponders whether it was the Guardian Spirit that saved them, or pure coincidence, to which Bulbasaur responds he is sure it was the spirit. Ivysaur asks if Bulbasaur is going to make a wish, to which Bulbasaur replies that he believes he's already used his up. The chapter ends with Bulbasaur, Ivysaur and an exhausted Pikachu admiring the tree and the sunrise.

==Major events==
* {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} search for a {{p|Venusaur}}, the guardian spirit of a small town.

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Ivysaur}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Ivysaur}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}

==Trivia==

{{Project Manga notice}}

[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu chapters]]

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[[it:ET09]]

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==Sugimori Art==
In the trivia section, it's mentioned that the Nurse's art was shown on the Game Freak website, and that she was later redesigned. Could someone link to these images or something? [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 15:44, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
:These pages are long, long down. Try Web Archive. Maybe you'll find something... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:46, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
::I would, but unfortunately I don't know the URL where the images were in the first place. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 15:49, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

== Original official art? ==

Is [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/3/3a/6343.gif this] it? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 02:45, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
:Image link doesn't work... — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 01:50, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:: Someone deleted it..Anyway,this [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/3/3a/6343.gif one]. [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 01:54, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::First link worked for me. Anyway, assumable yes, that is the original art, although I may be wrong. [[User:Takoto|<span style="color:#2E0854">~~<b>Takoto</b></span>]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|<span style="color:#F4C2C2">サソデイ]]</span> 01:57, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::It works now because it was reuploaded. If that's not the first artwork, then it's certainly one of the first ones released. — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 02:02, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::Seconded. It certainly looks like artwork from Gen {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} games... --'''[[Johto|<font color="#58420e">☆</font>]][[User:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#DAA520">A</font>]][[User talk:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#C0C0C0">T</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Alpha Totodile|<font color="#5f5f5f">♂</font>]]''' 02:05, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::Should it be put in the article,then? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 02:19, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Sure. (of course, it matters more if an admin approves...) --'''[[Johto|<font color="#58420e">☆</font>]][[User:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#DAA520">A</font>]][[User talk:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#C0C0C0">T</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Alpha Totodile|<font color="#5f5f5f">♂</font>]]''' 02:25, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Turns out it's a copyvio... D: — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 04:02, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

==Merge==
Could this possibly be merged with the article on Nurse Joy? [[User:Lucadan|<font style="color:#1874CD;">'''''Lucadan'''''</font>]] [[User talk:Lucadan|<sup style="color:#003F87;">'''''(Talk)'''''</sup>]] 20:24, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
:No, They're seprate people and have never met. --[[User:CuboneKing|<font color="FF1111">CUBONE</font>]] ([[User talk:CuboneKing|<font color="deab79">Planet Cubone</font>]] • [[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|<font color="28E228">Bone Club</font>]]) [[Cubone (Pokémon)|<font color="FF1111">PWNS</font>]] 20:35, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

::Nurse Joy is from the anime. Nurse is just the nurse at every Pokémon Center. If that helps you understand. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:39, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

== Casey and Pinky ==

What are their Japanese names? [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 14:30, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:Casey is メディ (Medi). Not sure about the Chansey. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:44, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

==Nurse (Trainer class)==
Should a new article be created for the Gen V trainer class "Nurse" (as seen in [[Yaguruma Forest]]), or should information on the trainer class be implemented into this article? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 20:12, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yes. I think so. Perhaps this article should be moved to "Pokémon Center Nurse". The nurses that battle the player and the ones in Pokemon Center aren't the same. This article is about the latter and I see no reason why they should be unified. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 20:14, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, but now that this page is at Pokémon Center Nurse, I feel it ought to have a small anime section which summarizes and links to the [[Nurse Joy]] article. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 11:17, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

== After a Certain Point? ==

''After a certain point
Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
You want the usual, right?''

When does this occur? Is it after a certain amount of times healed at the same centre, or does it apply to all of them?[[User:Lizardtongues|Lizardtongues]] ([[User talk:Lizardtongues|talk]]) 17:32, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
:My best guess is when the player obtains a gold trainer card, since [[Trainer stars]] don't appear in BW/B2W2. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:22, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

== Colosseum/XD Pokérus ==

Do the nurses say anything about Pokérus in Colosseum or XD? I tried it a while ago and she didn't say anything, but since she only mentions it the first time an infected Pokémon is healed, that may be because I traded an infected Pokémon to the game and healed it a long time ago. [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 00:55, 14 March 2015 (UTC)

== Split ==

To the best of my knowledge, the games never refer to them as nurses and there's enough content to create a separate article, especially considering that the number of quotes will increase as more core games are developed and released. [[User talk:SatoMew2|<b><span style="color:#4fd9ff">SatoMew</span></b>]] 14:04, 19 September 2015 (UTC)
:The page is fine as is. Splitting would just mean ''someone'' would have to jump to the game-specific page or the "leftovers" page when they didn't land where they wanted to or when they wanted to see the other stuff (even if that should be a disambig page), and there's really not enough of that "leftover" content to justify that. It's really not worth it IMO.
:The question of splitting aside, the in-game content would not at all need to put at "operator" (unless, contrary to my every expectation, "operator" is actually used in the games anywhere). We don't need to reinvent the wheel: if it looks like a nurse, walks like a nurse, and quacks like a nurse, we can call it a nurse; if absolutely necessary, we can just put an "unofficial name" tag at the top (which you'd have to do for "operator" anyway, unless (again) I'm wrong) and everything's fine. Beyond that, though, I don't think there's any problem whatsoever with accepting other media that does call them nurses. As far as that goes, I could, at worst, see using the title {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}}. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 15:56, 19 September 2015 (UTC)
::"Pokémon Center operator" is just a descriptor like "Pokémon Center nurse". There's a good reason to split the article because of the quotes alone, which are wanted despite being irrelevant and not doing much other than clogging up the article. Also, following your logic, then Nurse Joy doesn't warrant an article of her own either since a lot of the in-depth information is not really necessary and could be summarized for the most part so that it fits in this article without making it too big. [[User talk:SatoMew2|<b><span style="color:#4fd9ff">SatoMew</span></b>]] 16:46, 19 September 2015 (UTC)

For the record, I will officially reject this split. The "she's not named" argument doesn't hold water when you apply it to anything else. Not everything has to be named for us to say "Those are the same things." [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:15, 27 August 2023 (UTC)

== Nurse vs. nurse ==

Grammatically, it's incorrect to capitalize nurse unless it starts a sentence; however, the article's name should remain capitalized because it is a title, so the move is not necessary. That said, if there are any instances in the article where the capitalized "Nurse" is used incorrectly, I'd encourage their change.

If I'm proven wrong about article titles being capitalized, then I'll gladly agree with the move. However, I can't find another case of a non-capitalized title for an article aside from the [[amiibo]] article, which is written as it is because the trademark is on the lowercase.[[User:Pacack| <span style="background:#000000"><span style="color:#ffe700">'''Pa'''ᗧ•••</span><span style="color:#0000FF">ᗣ'''ck'''</span> </span>]] 08:07, 25 November 2015 (UTC)
:Article and section titles should be written in sentence case, not title case. So we title articles with names such as "[[List of Abilities in other languages]]", not "List of Abilities in Other Languages". Note that there are plenty of official terms that would not normally be capitalized in English, but are in Pokémon media (see [[User:SnorlaxMonster/Pokémon Syntax]]). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:26, 25 November 2015 (UTC)
::I see. I was mistaken, then. I fully support moving the page to Pokemon Center nurse. Also, thanks for the info. I'll be sure to keep track of that page for future reference. You've definitely put a lot of work into it. [[User:Pacack| <span style="background:#000000"><span style="color:#ffe700">'''Pa'''ᗧ•••</span><span style="color:#0000FF">ᗣ'''ck'''</span> </span>]] 10:52, 25 November 2015 (UTC)

== Move ==

I believe the article should be moved to "Pokémon Center Lady". That's how they're referred to in Sun/Moon and on the [[Pokémon Center Lady (Flashfire 93)|TCG card]]. Actually, I doubt that the phrase "Pokémon Center Nurse" was actually ever officially used (it's either "Pokémon Center Lady" or "Pokémon Nurse"). And even if it was, "Lady" is more up-to-date. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 19:09, 12 December 2016 (UTC)
:Support in order to facilitate merging the contents of "[[Pokémon Center Lady (Trainer class)]]". - [[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#EE99AC">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]] 01:46, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
::Tbh, I totally forgot about this page when I made the Pokemon Center Lady page. I only noticed a lack of redirects from any references to "Pokemon Center Lady". I think this is unanimous then? [[User:TehPerson|TehPerson]] ([[User talk:TehPerson|talk]]) 05:05, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
:::Moves, merges, and other such decisions are ultimately made by the {{bp|Editorial Board}}. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:09, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
::::But it doesn't react... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 09:12, 14 January 2017 (UTC)
:::::I also support this, per {{user|Chosen}}. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:32, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
::::::If that is what they are officially named, then I guess it's for the best (though if it were up to me, I would call them nurses, because it's blatantly obvious that that's what they're supposed to be). [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 07:45, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
:::::::The current title has a bad capitalization, apparently. And if the difference between "..nurse" and "..lady" (TCG cards seem to use title case for card names) is that one of them is officially supported as a name, then I don't see a reason not to support moving it there. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:25, 11 December 2021 (UTC)

== Gen VIII Model ==

I noticed that, in the gallery, there is no image showing the nurse/lady in her Gen VIII appearance. Will somebody rip the model, or at least provide a screenshot! [[User:Dorkfishie|Dorkfishie]] ([[User talk:Dorkfishie|talk]]) 19:40, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

==Move Again==
I'm all for keeping it as nurse, for whatever my two cents is worth. Although I don't know of any official material, everyone I've heard referencing her refers to her a a nurse, and it seems intuitive to me. [[User:Rounded Chick|Rounded Chick]] ([[User talk:Rounded Chick|talk]]) 16:50, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
:Please don't respond to sections that are over 6 months old, thank you.[[User:Animaltamer7|Animaltamer7]] ([[User talk:Animaltamer7|talk]]) 06:21, 10 June 2021 (UTC)

== Casey and Pinky in BDSP ==

There is no battle model for the Pokémon Center Lady in BDSP, but references to Casey and Pinky exist in the Pokémon Contest Trainer Data. Has it been checked whether it's just unused data, or she appears in the game under a different Trainer Class? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 20:11, 8 December 2021 (UTC)

== Pokémon Center Lady move. ==

This article should finally be moved. The TCG card of [[Pokémon Center Lady (Flashfire 93)|Pokémon Center Lady]] has existed for some time now, and the Trainer Class is [[Pokémon Center Lady (Trainer class)|Pokémon Center Lady.]] An artist of that TCG card, TOKIYA, also referred to her as Pokémon Center Lady on her Twitter. https://twitter.com/Sevnzel/status/1099370724102365184 --[[User:Lewtwo|Lewtwo]] ([[User talk:Lewtwo|talk]]) 11:12, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
:This seems like it makes sense. I'm not a huge fan of the name, but that ultimately doesn't matter much. Not sure if it might be capitalized as "Pokémon Center lady" in prose (it's capitalized like this in a line from the games), and only like "Pokémon Center Lady" when used to refer specifically to the Trainer class. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:52, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
::I fully agree. "Pokémon Center Nurse" was never an expression used anywhere officially and the games never actually imply that they have any kind of medical knowledge (despite the growingly nurse-like aesthetic), they just seem to be operating the healing machine. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 18:39, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
:::Would like to note that the term is used for the [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:USUM_Pok%C3%A9mon_Center_Nurse_Top_f.png Pokémon Center Nurse outfit in USUM]. It seems possible to me that Pokémon Center Nurse could be the occupation, but Pokémon Center Lady refers to the specific characters in every Pokémon Center. If this article is talking about the occupation of a Pokémon Center Nurse, I think it's fine as is. If it's talking about the characters, I think it should be moved to the proper name. [[User:Meeper12346|Meeper12346]] ([[User talk:Meeper12346|talk]]) 15:38, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
::::It's worth noting that in Japanese those are just referred to as "Pokémon Center ''Item''. In any case, the more consistently used and prevalent term still takes precedence. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:00, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
:::::Page has been moved. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:23, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
{{indent}}In addition to moving this page to the new title, the content of [[Pokémon Center Lady (Trainer class)]] has been merged into this page as well. The page histories have not been merged due to heavy overlap. A redirect of the old page has been maintained to preserve its page history instead. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 12:10, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

Is the Kitakami PCL that recently appeared in the animation identified as ポケモンセンターお姉さん in subtitles, credits or anywhere? Are we sure that she isn't Nurse Joy (the fact that she looks like the in-game PCL doesn't mean that she isn't Joy - since Gen V all Nurse Joy designs are closely based on the in-game PCL designs). --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 06:43, 26 October 2024 (UTC)
:I believe in the credits she is simply identified as '''お姉さん''', which is the same term used in the Japanese name of the Pokémon Center lady (ポケモンセンター'''お姉さん'''), which we've translated as "lady". [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 12:57, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

== Male Pokemon Center attendants ==

Not sure if this is notable enough to warrant a mention, but the music video for [[Lucky (song)|Lucky]] features the only instance I can think of of a male Pokemon Center attendant. I might be wrong about that, but I can't think of any others. Might be worth mentioning under the In animation header or in a Trivia section? --[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 20:16, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

Talk:Pokémon Center lady

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==Sugimori Art==
In the trivia section, it's mentioned that the Nurse's art was shown on the Game Freak website, and that she was later redesigned. Could someone link to these images or something? [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 15:44, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
:These pages are long, long down. Try Web Archive. Maybe you'll find something... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:46, 13 March 2008 (UTC)
::I would, but unfortunately I don't know the URL where the images were in the first place. [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 15:49, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

== Original official art? ==

Is [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/3/3a/6343.gif this] it? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 02:45, 29 May 2009 (UTC)
:Image link doesn't work... — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 01:50, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:: Someone deleted it..Anyway,this [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/w/upload/3/3a/6343.gif one]. [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 01:54, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::First link worked for me. Anyway, assumable yes, that is the original art, although I may be wrong. [[User:Takoto|<span style="color:#2E0854">~~<b>Takoto</b></span>]] - [[User_talk:Takoto|<span style="color:#F4C2C2">サソデイ]]</span> 01:57, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::It works now because it was reuploaded. If that's not the first artwork, then it's certainly one of the first ones released. — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 02:02, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::Seconded. It certainly looks like artwork from Gen {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}} games... --'''[[Johto|<font color="#58420e">☆</font>]][[User:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#DAA520">A</font>]][[User talk:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#C0C0C0">T</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Alpha Totodile|<font color="#5f5f5f">♂</font>]]''' 02:05, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::Should it be put in the article,then? [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 02:19, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Sure. (of course, it matters more if an admin approves...) --'''[[Johto|<font color="#58420e">☆</font>]][[User:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#DAA520">A</font>]][[User talk:Alpha Totodile|<font color="#C0C0C0">T</font>]][[Special:Contributions/Alpha Totodile|<font color="#5f5f5f">♂</font>]]''' 02:25, 31 May 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Turns out it's a copyvio... D: — <small>[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<font color="#0000C8">THE TROM</font></small>]] — 04:02, 31 May 2009 (UTC)

==Merge==
Could this possibly be merged with the article on Nurse Joy? [[User:Lucadan|<font style="color:#1874CD;">'''''Lucadan'''''</font>]] [[User talk:Lucadan|<sup style="color:#003F87;">'''''(Talk)'''''</sup>]] 20:24, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
:No, They're seprate people and have never met. --[[User:CuboneKing|<font color="FF1111">CUBONE</font>]] ([[User talk:CuboneKing|<font color="deab79">Planet Cubone</font>]] • [[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|<font color="28E228">Bone Club</font>]]) [[Cubone (Pokémon)|<font color="FF1111">PWNS</font>]] 20:35, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

::Nurse Joy is from the anime. Nurse is just the nurse at every Pokémon Center. If that helps you understand. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 20:39, 5 August 2009 (UTC)

== Casey and Pinky ==

What are their Japanese names? [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 14:30, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
:Casey is メディ (Medi). Not sure about the Chansey. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:44, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

==Nurse (Trainer class)==
Should a new article be created for the Gen V trainer class "Nurse" (as seen in [[Yaguruma Forest]]), or should information on the trainer class be implemented into this article? --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 20:12, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
:Yes. I think so. Perhaps this article should be moved to "Pokémon Center Nurse". The nurses that battle the player and the ones in Pokemon Center aren't the same. This article is about the latter and I see no reason why they should be unified. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 20:14, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
::Okay, but now that this page is at Pokémon Center Nurse, I feel it ought to have a small anime section which summarizes and links to the [[Nurse Joy]] article. --[[User:AndyPKMN|Andy<sup>P</sup><sub>K</sub><sup>M</sup><sub>N</sub>]] 11:17, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

== After a Certain Point? ==

''After a certain point
Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
You want the usual, right?''

When does this occur? Is it after a certain amount of times healed at the same centre, or does it apply to all of them?[[User:Lizardtongues|Lizardtongues]] ([[User talk:Lizardtongues|talk]]) 17:32, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
:My best guess is when the player obtains a gold trainer card, since [[Trainer stars]] don't appear in BW/B2W2. '''[[Team Rocket|<small><span style="color: #550000;">R.A.</span></small>]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Hunter</font></small>]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|<small><font color="#FF2400">Blade</font></small>]]''' 19:22, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

== Colosseum/XD Pokérus ==

Do the nurses say anything about Pokérus in Colosseum or XD? I tried it a while ago and she didn't say anything, but since she only mentions it the first time an infected Pokémon is healed, that may be because I traded an infected Pokémon to the game and healed it a long time ago. [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 00:55, 14 March 2015 (UTC)

== Split ==

To the best of my knowledge, the games never refer to them as nurses and there's enough content to create a separate article, especially considering that the number of quotes will increase as more core games are developed and released. [[User talk:SatoMew2|<b><span style="color:#4fd9ff">SatoMew</span></b>]] 14:04, 19 September 2015 (UTC)
:The page is fine as is. Splitting would just mean ''someone'' would have to jump to the game-specific page or the "leftovers" page when they didn't land where they wanted to or when they wanted to see the other stuff (even if that should be a disambig page), and there's really not enough of that "leftover" content to justify that. It's really not worth it IMO.
:The question of splitting aside, the in-game content would not at all need to put at "operator" (unless, contrary to my every expectation, "operator" is actually used in the games anywhere). We don't need to reinvent the wheel: if it looks like a nurse, walks like a nurse, and quacks like a nurse, we can call it a nurse; if absolutely necessary, we can just put an "unofficial name" tag at the top (which you'd have to do for "operator" anyway, unless (again) I'm wrong) and everything's fine. Beyond that, though, I don't think there's any problem whatsoever with accepting other media that does call them nurses. As far as that goes, I could, at worst, see using the title {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}}. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 15:56, 19 September 2015 (UTC)
::"Pokémon Center operator" is just a descriptor like "Pokémon Center nurse". There's a good reason to split the article because of the quotes alone, which are wanted despite being irrelevant and not doing much other than clogging up the article. Also, following your logic, then Nurse Joy doesn't warrant an article of her own either since a lot of the in-depth information is not really necessary and could be summarized for the most part so that it fits in this article without making it too big. [[User talk:SatoMew2|<b><span style="color:#4fd9ff">SatoMew</span></b>]] 16:46, 19 September 2015 (UTC)

For the record, I will officially reject this split. The "she's not named" argument doesn't hold water when you apply it to anything else. Not everything has to be named for us to say "Those are the same things." [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 00:15, 27 August 2023 (UTC)

== Nurse vs. nurse ==

Grammatically, it's incorrect to capitalize nurse unless it starts a sentence; however, the article's name should remain capitalized because it is a title, so the move is not necessary. That said, if there are any instances in the article where the capitalized "Nurse" is used incorrectly, I'd encourage their change.

If I'm proven wrong about article titles being capitalized, then I'll gladly agree with the move. However, I can't find another case of a non-capitalized title for an article aside from the [[amiibo]] article, which is written as it is because the trademark is on the lowercase.[[User:Pacack| <span style="background:#000000"><span style="color:#ffe700">'''Pa'''ᗧ•••</span><span style="color:#0000FF">ᗣ'''ck'''</span> </span>]] 08:07, 25 November 2015 (UTC)
:Article and section titles should be written in sentence case, not title case. So we title articles with names such as "[[List of Abilities in other languages]]", not "List of Abilities in Other Languages". Note that there are plenty of official terms that would not normally be capitalized in English, but are in Pokémon media (see [[User:SnorlaxMonster/Pokémon Syntax]]). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:26, 25 November 2015 (UTC)
::I see. I was mistaken, then. I fully support moving the page to Pokemon Center nurse. Also, thanks for the info. I'll be sure to keep track of that page for future reference. You've definitely put a lot of work into it. [[User:Pacack| <span style="background:#000000"><span style="color:#ffe700">'''Pa'''ᗧ•••</span><span style="color:#0000FF">ᗣ'''ck'''</span> </span>]] 10:52, 25 November 2015 (UTC)

== Move ==

I believe the article should be moved to "Pokémon Center Lady". That's how they're referred to in Sun/Moon and on the [[Pokémon Center Lady (Flashfire 93)|TCG card]]. Actually, I doubt that the phrase "Pokémon Center Nurse" was actually ever officially used (it's either "Pokémon Center Lady" or "Pokémon Nurse"). And even if it was, "Lady" is more up-to-date. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 19:09, 12 December 2016 (UTC)
:Support in order to facilitate merging the contents of "[[Pokémon Center Lady (Trainer class)]]". - [[User:Coffee|<span style="color:#EE99AC">Chosen</span>]] <span style="color:#6890F0">of</span> [[User talk:Coffee|<span style="color:#F8D030">Mana</span>]] 01:46, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
::Tbh, I totally forgot about this page when I made the Pokemon Center Lady page. I only noticed a lack of redirects from any references to "Pokemon Center Lady". I think this is unanimous then? [[User:TehPerson|TehPerson]] ([[User talk:TehPerson|talk]]) 05:05, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
:::Moves, merges, and other such decisions are ultimately made by the {{bp|Editorial Board}}. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 05:09, 18 December 2016 (UTC)
::::But it doesn't react... --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 09:12, 14 January 2017 (UTC)
:::::I also support this, per {{user|Chosen}}. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 01:32, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
::::::If that is what they are officially named, then I guess it's for the best (though if it were up to me, I would call them nurses, because it's blatantly obvious that that's what they're supposed to be). [[User:TeridaxXD001|TeridaxXD001]] ([[User talk:TeridaxXD001|talk]]) 07:45, 30 June 2018 (UTC)
:::::::The current title has a bad capitalization, apparently. And if the difference between "..nurse" and "..lady" (TCG cards seem to use title case for card names) is that one of them is officially supported as a name, then I don't see a reason not to support moving it there. [[User:Nescientist|Nescientist]] ([[User talk:Nescientist|talk]]) 11:25, 11 December 2021 (UTC)

== Gen VIII Model ==

I noticed that, in the gallery, there is no image showing the nurse/lady in her Gen VIII appearance. Will somebody rip the model, or at least provide a screenshot! [[User:Dorkfishie|Dorkfishie]] ([[User talk:Dorkfishie|talk]]) 19:40, 29 January 2020 (UTC)

==Move Again==
I'm all for keeping it as nurse, for whatever my two cents is worth. Although I don't know of any official material, everyone I've heard referencing her refers to her a a nurse, and it seems intuitive to me. [[User:Rounded Chick|Rounded Chick]] ([[User talk:Rounded Chick|talk]]) 16:50, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
:Please don't respond to sections that are over 6 months old, thank you.[[User:Animaltamer7|Animaltamer7]] ([[User talk:Animaltamer7|talk]]) 06:21, 10 June 2021 (UTC)

== Casey and Pinky in BDSP ==

There is no battle model for the Pokémon Center Lady in BDSP, but references to Casey and Pinky exist in the Pokémon Contest Trainer Data. Has it been checked whether it's just unused data, or she appears in the game under a different Trainer Class? --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 20:11, 8 December 2021 (UTC)

== Pokémon Center Lady move. ==

This article should finally be moved. The TCG card of [[Pokémon Center Lady (Flashfire 93)|Pokémon Center Lady]] has existed for some time now, and the Trainer Class is [[Pokémon Center Lady (Trainer class)|Pokémon Center Lady.]] An artist of that TCG card, TOKIYA, also referred to her as Pokémon Center Lady on her Twitter. https://twitter.com/Sevnzel/status/1099370724102365184 --[[User:Lewtwo|Lewtwo]] ([[User talk:Lewtwo|talk]]) 11:12, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
:This seems like it makes sense. I'm not a huge fan of the name, but that ultimately doesn't matter much. Not sure if it might be capitalized as "Pokémon Center lady" in prose (it's capitalized like this in a line from the games), and only like "Pokémon Center Lady" when used to refer specifically to the Trainer class. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 14:52, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
::I fully agree. "Pokémon Center Nurse" was never an expression used anywhere officially and the games never actually imply that they have any kind of medical knowledge (despite the growingly nurse-like aesthetic), they just seem to be operating the healing machine. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 18:39, 9 April 2024 (UTC)
:::Would like to note that the term is used for the [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:USUM_Pok%C3%A9mon_Center_Nurse_Top_f.png Pokémon Center Nurse outfit in USUM]. It seems possible to me that Pokémon Center Nurse could be the occupation, but Pokémon Center Lady refers to the specific characters in every Pokémon Center. If this article is talking about the occupation of a Pokémon Center Nurse, I think it's fine as is. If it's talking about the characters, I think it should be moved to the proper name. [[User:Meeper12346|Meeper12346]] ([[User talk:Meeper12346|talk]]) 15:38, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
::::It's worth noting that in Japanese those are just referred to as "Pokémon Center ''Item''. In any case, the more consistently used and prevalent term still takes precedence. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 17:00, 15 April 2024 (UTC)
:::::Page has been moved. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 11:23, 16 April 2024 (UTC)
{{indent}}In addition to moving this page to the new title, the content of [[Pokémon Center Lady (Trainer class)]] has been merged into this page as well. The page histories have not been merged due to heavy overlap. A redirect of the old page has been maintained to preserve its page history instead. [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 12:10, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

== Kitakami ==

Is the Kitakami PCL that recently appeared in the animation identified as ポケモンセンターお姉さん in subtitles, credits or anywhere? Are we sure that she isn't Nurse Joy (the fact that she looks like the in-game PCL doesn't mean that she isn't Joy - since Gen V all Nurse Joy designs are closely based on the in-game PCL designs). --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] ([[User talk:Maxim|talk]]) 06:43, 26 October 2024 (UTC)
:I believe in the credits she is simply identified as '''お姉さん''', which is the same term used in the Japanese name of the Pokémon Center lady (ポケモンセンター'''お姉さん'''), which we've translated as "lady". [[User:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#32b761">'''Land'''</span>]][[User talk:Landfish7|<span style="font-family:Tahoma;color:#5f6775"><small>'''fish7'''</small></span>]] 12:57, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

== Male Pokemon Center attendants ==

Not sure if this is notable enough to warrant a mention, but the music video for [[Lucky (song|Lucky]] features the only instance I can think of of a male Pokemon Center attendant. I might be wrong about that, but I can't think of any others. Might be worth mentioning under the In animation header or in a Trivia section? --[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 20:16, 27 December 2024 (UTC)

Human–Pokémon transformation

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[[Human|People]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have exhibited the ability to transform into each other's forms under special circumstances, such as due to human technology or the mystical abilities of Pokémon.

==Human-to-Pokémon transformation==
[[File:SeaBill.png|thumb|[[Bill]] transformed into {{p|Clefairy}}]]
Under various unusual circumstances, there have been [[human]]s who have transformed into {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

===In the core series games===
* In the [[Kanto]]-based games, [[Bill]] accidentally combines himself with a Pokémon and transforms into either {{p|Nidorino}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, or an indistinct Pokémon ([[File:MS Rhydon I.png|link=List of Pokémon icons in Generations I and II]]) while performing a teleportation experiment.
* In the [[Sinnoh]]-based games, a book in [[Canalave Library]] contains a [[Sinnoh myths#Sinnoh Folk Tales|folk story]] about a Pokémon living in a forest that sheds its hide to sleep as a human, and when awoken the human dons the Pokémon hide to roam villages.<ref>[[Sinnoh myths#Sinnoh Folk Tales|"Sinnoh Folk Story 2"]]: ''There lived a Pokémon in a forest. In the forest, the Pokémon shed its hide to sleep as a human. Awakened, the human dons the Pokémon hide to roam villages.'' ({{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}})</ref>

====Pokédex entries====
A few [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] refer to Pokémon that were once human. It is uncertain how some of these Pokémon transformed or ended up the way they are.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{psychic color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}" cellpadding=2px
|-
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}};" width=100px | Pokémon
! style="background: #{{psychic color light}};" width=800px | Description
|-
! style="background: #fff"| [[File:0064Kadabra.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Kadabra}}
| style="padding:5px" | A Pokédex entry states that one morning a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into Kadabra.<ref>Multiple [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]]:
* ''It happened one morning - a boy with extrasensory powers awoke in bed transformed into Kadabra.'' ({{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed|s}})
* ''It is rumored that a boy with psychic abilities suddenly transformed into Kadabra while he was assisting research into extrasensory powers.'' ({{game|Emerald}})
* ''A theory exists that this Pokémon was a young boy who couldn't control his psychic powers and ended up transformed into [Kadabra].'' ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun]])
* ''There are rumors that a child with mystical powers became a Kadabra; however, this remains unverified. [...]'' ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref>

[[Pocket Monsters Encyclopedia]] expands the entry explaining it's only the plot of a book called "The Transformation".
|-
! style="background: #fff"| [[File:0094Gengar.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Gengar}}
| style="padding:5px" | Gengar was once a human itself. It tries to create another one by taking the lives of other humans.<ref>Pokédex entry: ''[Gengar] apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.'' ([[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Moon]])</ref>
|-
! style="background: #fff"| [[File:0563Cofagrigus.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Cofagrigus}}
| style="padding:5px" | People say that Cofagrigus was once human but it no longer remembers it.<ref>Pokédex entry: ''[...] People say [Cofagrigus] no longer remembers that it was once human.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref>
|-
! style="background: #fff"| [[File:0992Iron Hands.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Iron Hands}}
| style="padding:5px" | Iron Hands is said to be a mortally wounded athlete who was kept alive by being made into a cyborg.<ref>[[Magazines in the Pokémon world#Occulture|Occulture]] magazine: ''A leading theory holds that Iron Hands was once an athlete who became mortally wounded but was kept alive by being made into a cyborg. Why it so strongly resembles Hariyama, however, remains unanswered.'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet]])</ref><ref>Pokédex entry: ''[Iron Hands] is very similar to a cyborg covered exclusively by a paranormal magazine. The cyborg was said to be the modified form of a certain athlete.'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
|}

===In the spin-off games===
====Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series====
In the majority of the {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon series}}, the [[player character]] is a human who has been transformed into a Pokémon.
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* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}: The {{pkmn2|hero}} was asked to save [[Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|the world]] by {{OBP|Gardevoir|Red and Blue Rescue Team}}. They volunteered to transform into a Pokémon, and voluntarily chose to erase their memories as a human. It is also eventually revealed that {{p|Gengar}} of [[Team Meanies]] also used to be a human, who was cursed by a {{p|Ninetales}} to be reborn as a Pokémon.
** In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescuer's Guide]] and Nintendo Power issue 209, the player character is referred to as an aspiring/apprentice Trainer which is reminicent of the plot of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]] as well.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness}}, {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: The hero, along with their partner {{OBP|Grovyle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}}, was [[Time travel|traveling to the past]] on a mission to collect the [[Time Gear]]s and prevent the planet's paralysis. However, while traveling through time, they were attacked by {{OBP|Darkrai|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}}, who sought to stop them from changing the dark future. As a result of this incident, the hero was transformed into a Pokémon.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}: The hero was asked to save the Pokémon world in a dream by {{OBP|Hydreigon|Gates to Infinity}}, the Voice of Life. They transform into a Pokémon and fall from the sky into the Pokémon world. Later in the game, Hydreigon reveals that many other humans were also summoned to the Pokémon world, but the rest of them were defeated by {{OBP|Munna|Gates to Infinity}}'s gang and sent back to the human world.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: The hero was summoned to the Pokémon world by the spirit of {{OBP|Mew|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, who they defeated [[Dark Matter]] together with in the ancient past. However, after arriving in the Pokémon world, they were attacked by {{OBP|Nuzleaf|Super Mystery Dungeon}} and {{OBP|Beheeyem|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, who knocked them out. After waking up, they had lost all their memories, to which Nuzleaf took advantage of to deceive them. At the end of the main game, the player's partner, revealed to be a reincarnation of Mew, reveals that the hero had asked for their memories to be erased before coming to the Pokémon world.
{{endspoilers}}

===In animation===
* In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'', {{Ash}} was [[Ashachu|transformed]] into a {{p|Pikachu}} by a magic spell from {{OBP|Lily|EP241}}.
* In the tenth [[Pokémon movie]] ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', [[Baron Alberto]] was transformed into a {{p|Lickilicky}}.
* In the [[POKÉTOON]] episode ''[[PT06|Help! I've Turned into a Gengar]]'', [[Hilary]] somehow temporarily transforms into a {{p|Gengar}}.

===In the novels===
====Pokémon Tales====
In [[PBM1|I'm Not Pikachu!]], a boy who transformed into {{p|Pikachu}} meets a girl who transformed into {{p|Mew}} and a boy who transformed into {{p|Mewtwo}}. Several other children have also transformed into a group of other Pikachu, Mew, and Mewtwo. This happened because they all watched a Pokémon movie starring those three Pokémon species (the movie is not identified in the plot, but this book is a tie-in to ''[[M01|Pokémon: The First Movie]]''). The Pikachu boy mentions at some point: ''"The movie was so much fun, we all turned into Pokémon!"'', and later ''"I guess if you really love a movie, you can turn into the star!"'' In the end, the Pikachu boy [[breaking the fourth wall|tells the reader]] that they can turn into a Pokémon by watching a Pokémon movie too, but they will wake up as a human again after a good night's sleep.

<gallery>
I'm Not Pikachu main characters.png|The three main characters transformed into Pokémon
I'm Not Pikachu other characters.png|Other transformed children
</gallery>

===Pokémon formed from human spirits===
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====In the core series games====
=====Pokédex entries=====
Several Pokémon, particularly {{t|Ghost}} types, are stated in the [[Pokédex]] to be formed from the [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|spirits]] or souls of [[Death in the Pokémon world|deceased]] humans.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin: auto; background: #{{Ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}" cellpadding=2px
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! style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}" width=100px | Pokémon
! style="background: #{{Ghost color light}}" width=800px | Description

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! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0038Ninetales.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Ninetales}}
| style="padding:5px" | According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as Ninetales.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''According to an enduring legend, nine noble saints were united and reincarnated as [Ninetales].'' ({{game|Yellow}}, {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Let's Go, Eevee!}})
* ''Legend has it that Ninetales came into being when nine wizards possessing sacred powers merged into one. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire]])
* ''Legend has it that [Ninetales] was formed when nine saints coalesced into one.'' (Pokémon Sun)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0092Gastly.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Gastly}}
| style="padding:5px" | Poisonous gas comprises 95% of its body. It's said that the remaining 5% is made up of the souls of those who died from the gas.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''It's said that gas emanating from a graveyard was possessed by the grievances of the deceased and thus became [Gastly].'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun]])
* ''Poisonous gas comprises 95% of [Gastly's] body. It's said that the remaining 5% is made up of the souls of those who died from the gas.'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0107Hitmonchan.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Hitmonchan}}
| style="padding:5px" | The spirit of a pro boxer has infused this Pokémon. It is said to be the spirit of a boxer who aimed to become the world champion.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who had been working toward a world championship.'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])
* ''The spirit of a pro boxer has infused [Hitmonchan].'' (Pokémon FireRed and {{pkmn|X and Y|Y}})
* ''A Hitmonchan is said to possess the spirit of a boxer who aimed to become the world champion.'' (Pokémon Emerald)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0271Lombre.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Lombre}}
| style="padding:5px" | Old folklore in [[Kitakami]] tells of a mischievous child who was reborn as a Pokémon.<ref>Pokédex entry: ''Old folklore in Kitakami tells of a mischievous child who was reborn as [Lombre].'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}} - [[The Teal Mask]])</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0425Drifloon.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Drifloon}}
| style="padding:5px" | Drifloon is a Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''[Drifloon is] A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. [...]'' (Pokémon Diamond, {{pkmn|X and Y|X}}, Omega Ruby, and Brilliant Diamond)
* ''[Drifloon's] round body is stuffed with souls [..].'' (Pokémon Ultra Sun)
* ''Wandering souls gathered together to form [Drifloon].'' (Pokémon Ultra Moon)
* ''The gathering of many souls gave rise to [Drifloon].'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])
* ''[...] Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed.'' (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)</ref> It likes to steal away children to the afterlife and expands each time it leads someone away.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''[Drifloon] tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. [...]'' (Pokémon Pearl and Shining Pearl)
* ''It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.'' ([[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold, ,SoulSilver]], and Scarlet)
* ''[...] Children holding [Drifloon] sometimes vanish.'' ({{B2W2|Pokémon Black 2, White 2}}, Y, and Alpha Sapphire)
* ''Stories go that [Drifloon] grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife.'' (Pokémon Sun)
* ''[Drifloon] expands each time it leads someone away.'' (Pokémon Ultra Sun)
* ''[Drifloon is] Said to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. [...]'' (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0426Drifblim.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Drifblim}}
| style="padding:5px" | The raw material for the gas inside Drifblim's body is composed of souls.<ref>Multiple Pokémon entries:
* ''The raw material for the gas inside [Drifblim's] body is souls. [...]'' (Pokémon Ultra Moon)
* ''Some say [Drifblim] is a collection of souls burdened with regrets, silently drifting through the dusk.'' (Pokémon Sword)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0442Spiritomb.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Spiritomb}}
| style="padding:5px" | Spiritomb was formed from 108 spirits bound to a fissure in an [[Odd Keystone]] as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago. It is uncertain if those spirits were humans.<ref>All of [[Spiritomb (Pokémon)#Pokédex entries|Spiritombs' Pokédex entries]]</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0478Froslass.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Froslass}}
| style="padding:5px" | Froslass was born when the soul of a woman met her end on a snowy mountain bearing a grudge and regrets.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''Legends in snowy regions say that a woman who was lost on an icy mountain was reborn as Froslass.'' (Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, Y, and Alpha Sapphire)
* ''The soul of a woman lost on a snowy mountain possessed an icicle, becoming [Froslass].'' (Pokémon Moon)
* ''After a woman met her end on a snowy mountain, her regrets lingered on. From them, [Froslass] was born.'' (Pokémon Sword)
* ''[Froslass is] A Pokémon inhabited by the soul of a woman who died bearing a grudge in the snowy mountains. [...]'' (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0562Yamask.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Yamask}}
| style="padding:5px" | Yamask is said to arose from the spirits of people interred in graves in past ages retaining memories of its former life.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''[Yamask] arose from the spirits of people interred in graves [in past ages{{sup/5|W}}]. Each retains memories of its former life.'' ([[Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon White]], Black 2, White 2, X, and Omega Ruby)
* ''The spirit of a person from a bygone age became [Yamask]. [...]'' (Pokémon Shield)</ref> The mask they bear used to be its face when it was human.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''Each of [Yamask] carries a mask that used to be its face when it was human. [...]'' (Pokémon Black, Y, and Alpha Sapphire)
* ''[Yamask] wanders through ruins by night, carrying a mask that's said to have been the face it had when it was still human.'' (Pokémon Sword)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0592Frillish-Male.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Frillish}}
| style="padding:5px" | Legend has it that the residents of a sunken ancient city changed into these Pokémon.<ref>Pokédex entry (male {{male}}): ''Legend has it that the residents of a sunken ancient city changed into [Frillish].'' (Pokémon Shield)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0615Cryogonal.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Cryogonal}}
| style="padding:5px" | It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into these Pokémon.<ref>Pokédex entry: ''[...] It is said that people and Pokémon who die on snowy mountains are reborn into [Cryogonal].'' (Pokémon Scarlet)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0679Honedge.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Honedge}}
| style="padding:5px" | Honedge's soul once belonged to a person who was killed a long time ago by the sword that makes up Honedge's body.<ref>Pokédex entry: ''Honedge's soul once belonged to a person who was killed a long time ago by the sword that makes up Honedge's body.'' (Pokémon Sword)</ref>

|-
! style="background: #fff" | [[File:0708Phantump.png|50px]]<br>{{p|Phantump}}
| style="padding:5px" | According to old tales, these Pokémon are stumps possessed by the spirits of children who died while lost in the forest.<ref>multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''[Phantump] are created when spirits possess rotten tree stumps. [...]'' (Pokémon X and Omega Ruby)
* ''According to old tales, [Phantump] are stumps possessed by the spirits of children who died while lost in the forest.'' (Pokémon Y and Alpha Sapphire)
* ''[Phantump] are stumps possessed by the spirits of children who died in the forest. [...]'' (Pokémon Sun)
* ''An unknown spirit came to lodge in a tree stump, creating [Phantump]. [...]'' (Pokémon Ultra Moon)
* ''After a lost child perished in the forest, their spirit possessed a tree stump, causing the spirit's rebirth as [Phantump].'' (Pokémon Sword)
* ''[Phantump] came to be when the spirit of a deceased child possessed a tree stump. [...]'' (Pokémon Violet)</ref>
|}

==Pokémon-to-human transformation==
[[File:Zorua Dawn.png|thumb|250px|A wild {{OBP|Zorua|M13}} transforming into {{an|Dawn}}, but keeping its tail]]
Some Pokémon have [[move]]s or {{Abilities}}, such as {{m|Transform}} and {{a|Illusion}}, that allow them to take the form of humans. Some notable examples of Pokémon shown doing this are {{p|Ditto}}, {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Zorua}}, and {{p|Zoroark}}.

===In the core series games===
* In {{game|Black and White|s}}, a wild {{p|Zorua}} in [[Castelia City]] takes an appearance of a boy who does not talk.
* In {{B2W2}}, a wild {{p|Zoroark}} in [[Lostlorn Forest]] utilizes its ability to create illusions, transforming itself first into a woman inside a mobile trailer, and then into a {{tc|backpacker}}. It engages in a brief conversation with the player before revealing its true form.
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, at the Police Station on {{rt|9|Alola}} and in [[Konikoni City]], there's a sidequest where player needs to find and battle five {{p|Ditto}} transformed into humans.

===In the spin-off games===
====Pokémon Masters EX====
In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the [[April Fools' Day 2022]] event [[Find the Ditto impostors!]] features several Trainer duplicates which are in fact Ditto transformed into humans. Similarly, in the [[story event]] [[Threads of Strength]], a {{tc|Camper}} has his Ditto transform into {{mas|Red}} so he can pretend to be Red's friend.

====Super Smash Bros. Ultimate====
In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], the {{p|Ditto}} summoned from the Poké Ball transforms into a purple version of the fighter who used this item.

===In animation===
====''Pokémon the Series''====
* At the end of [[EP098]], in the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] segment, a {{p|Ditto}} transforms itself into {{an|Professor Oak}}.
* In ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', {{OBP|Latias|M05}} changes its appearance and disguises itself as {{OBP|Bianca|M05}}.
* In ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', {{OBP|Manaphy|M09}} swaps consciousness of Pokémon and human characters with the move {{m|Heart Swap}}.
* In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', a wild {{p|Zorua}} likes to use its illusions to transform into people it meets, though its tail is still visible and will revert back to its true form if it is grabbed.
* In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]'', [[Luke's Zorua]] plays tricks on characters like [[Georgia]] by transforming into them.

===In live action===
* In {{DetPikMov}}, [[Ms. Norman]] is a genetically modified {{p|Ditto}} who can transform into humans. It usually takes human form as [[Howard Clifford]]'s female personal assistant, and is also seen transforming into [[Roger Clifford]] and [[Lucy Stevens]].

===In the manga===
====Pokémon Adventures====
* The {{DL|Eon duo (Adventures)|Latias}} befriended by {{adv|Emerald}} often disguises herself as a human in order to blend in with her surroundings.

====The Electric Tale of Pikachu====
* In a bonus comic published in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 2|volume 2]], Ditto transformed into {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and harassed Misty.

====Pokémon Newspaper Strip====
* In {{strip|35}}, {{OBP|Ditto|Pokémon Newspaper Strip}} transformed into a human girl.

====Gallery====
:''For more images of Latias, see [[Eon duo (Adventures)#Gallery|Eon duo (Adventures) → Gallery]]''
<gallery>
Latias maid Adventures.png|Latias as a Battle Pike maid
Newspaper Ditto girl.png|Ditto transformed into a human girl
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Sometimes the emotions of humans can form into Pokémon:
** {{p|Sandygast}} was created when grudges of the dead possessed a mound of sand and became a Pokémon.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''Born from a sand mound playfully built by a child, [Sandygast] embodies the grudges of the departed.'' (Pokémon Sun)
* ''Grudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become [Sandygast]. [...]'' (Pokémon Sword)</ref>
** The fiery blades on {{p|Ceruledge}}'s arms burn fiercely with the lingering resentment of a sword wielder who fell before accomplishing their goal.<ref>Pokédex entry: '' The fiery blades on [Ceruledge's] arms burn fiercely with the lingering resentment of a sword wielder who fell before accomplishing their goal.'' (Pokémon Scarlet)</ref>
** The four Pokémon of the [[treasures of ruin]], {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}, are said to be born from the grudges, hate, fear, and envy of people.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''The grudge of a person punished for writing the king’s evil deeds upon wooden tablets has clad itself in dead leaves to become [Wo-Chien].'' (Pokémon Scarlet)
* ''The hatred of those who perished by the sword long ago has clad itself in snow and become [Chien-Pao].'' (Pokémon Violet)
* ''The fear poured into an ancient ritual vessel has clad itself in rocks and dirt to become [Ting-Lu].'' (Pokémon Scarlet)
* ''The envy accumulated within curved beads that sparked multiple conflicts has clad itself in fire and become [Chi-Yu].'' (Pokémon Violet)</ref>
** Supposedly, {{p|Poltchageist}} was born from the regrets of a tea ceremony master who died before perfecting his craft.<ref>Pokédex entry: ''Supposedly, the regrets of a tea ceremony master who died before perfecting his craft lingered in some matcha and became [Poltchageist].'' (Pokémon Scarlet)</ref>
* In {{g|X and Y}} and {{pkmn|Masters EX}}, [[Valerie]] expresses her desire to become a Pokémon and creates clothing to imitate one.<ref>[[Valerie]]: ''"I've always wanted to be a Pokémon, you see. That desire is my inspiration and what I try to achieve by designing."'' (Pokémon X and Y)</ref>
* At [[Pokéstar Studios]], some movies rely on human characters acting like Pokémon, where they acquire properties of Pokémon like type, Ability, moves, and statistics. These humans are {{DL|Pokéstar Studios opponents|Black Belt}}, {{DL|Pokéstar Studios opponents|Brycen-Man}}, and {{DL|Pokéstar Studios opponents|Monica}}.
** Similarly, Pokémon sometimes can become Trainers, like {{p|Ledian}} in the [[Timegate Traveler Series]], or wild {{p|Oranguru}}.<ref>Multiple Pokédex entries:
* ''[...] [Oranguru] throws Poké Balls and gives other Pokémon orders as it pleases.'' (Pokémon Ultra Sun)
* ''[...] Oranguru skillfully gives instructions to other Pokémon.'' (Pokémon Sword)
* ''People used to mistake Oranguru for a human when they saw it issue command after command to the other Pokémon of the forest.'' (Pokémon Scarlet)</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémorph]]

{{forms}}

{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Variant Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Talk:Pokémon Legends: Arceus

2024-12-23T19:30:11Z

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==spin off==
how is this "core series". you guys over gamefreak that much?[[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 17:43, 26 February 2021 (UTC)
:[[Pokémon Stadium series]] uses "pocket monsters" too, is that also main series?[[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 17:53, 26 February 2021 (UTC)
::Regardless of what fans think, if GameFreak says it is a core game then it is a core game. The language used in the trailer plus the "Pocket Monsters" label all point to this being a core game. Different ≠ spin-off. --[[User:SpinyShell|SpinyShell]] ([[User talk:SpinyShell|talk]]) 18:04, 26 February 2021 (UTC)
:::do you have the actual quote that has them saying this though?[[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 05:03, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
::::The [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ official website] referred to it as the newest work of the "Pocket Monsters" series, giving it the same treatment as Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. As for Stadium, the [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_np3j/index.html official Nintendo site] classified it as its own separate series. --[[User:Chao|<font color="#2B547E">'''超龍'''</font>]]<sub><small>「'''[[User talk:Chao|Chao]]'''」</small></sub> 07:06, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
:::::Additionally, it's worth noting that Pokémon Stadium does not use "Pocket Monsters" in Japanese. That only appears in the English name displayed on the Japanese cover. Although how the official Japanese site classifies the games is much more important than the game's title anyway. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 08:23, 9 March 2021 (UTC)
::::::This is CLEARLY a spinoff. It has its own new subtitle, just like "Pokémon Stadium", "Pokémon Mystery Dungeon", "Pokémon Ranger" and so forth. It doesn't match the concept of main series game on any level and no official source calls it a new main entry, they all just say it's a "new frontier" or something like that. The strongest evidence according to this discussion is "The language used in the trailer" and the "'Pocket Monsters' label", but the former is arguable and the latter is false: this game is officially called "Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス" using the western name in Japanese, so it's as far from the official "'Pocket Monsters' label" as you can get.--[[User:Kombatgod|Kombatgod]] ([[User talk:Kombatgod|talk]]) 12:31, 20 March 2021 (UTC)
::::::That thing about the site classification too doesn't make sense: being a new high-budget game they'll obviously promote this more, but that doesn't necessarily make it part of the core series, and also that link to the official Pokémon Stadium site is counter-productive for the proposed argument since it straight up calls it "the definitive entry in the Pocket Monsters series" so according to the site that's the most core series ever! XD --[[User:Kombatgod|Kombatgod]] ([[User talk:Kombatgod|talk]]) 12:40, 20 March 2021 (UTC)
:::::::"''no official source calls it a new main entry''": The official Japanese trailer and Japanese site both explicitly state that it is part of the main series (called the Pocket Monsters series in Japan). The official site refers to the game as 『ポケットモンスター』シリーズの新たな挑戦 ("A new challenge in the 'Pocket Monsters' series'"). The game does not include "Pocket Monsters" in its Japanese title like previous entries, but the official Japanese site makes sure to emphasize that it is in-fact part of the series so that people aren't confused by the absence of "Pocket Monsters" from the game's title.
:::::::It's worth noting that this game has several key differences from previous core series games, but it is nowhere near as different as the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon or Pokémon Ranger series. Pokémon Colosseum and XD might be a better comparison (which are also not core series games, but share many mechanics with them). But of course, that's irrelevant, because we have official confirmation that they are part of the core series.
:::::::Roserade57 was wrong about Pokémon Stadium including "Pocket Monsters" in its title, which I think has confused several people here. That is only used in the English title displayed on the Japanese cover; it is not actually included in the Japanese title. The linked Japanese site says that Pokémon Stadium GS (Japanese Pokémon Stadium 2) is the definitive game in the Pokémon Stadium series (ポケスタシリーズ ''PokéSta series'')—Google Translate gets this wrong, but that's why you always need to be very careful how you use it. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#A70000">'''Snorlax'''</span>]][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|<span style="color:#0000A7">'''Monster'''</span>]] 15:31, 20 March 2021 (UTC)

Being as no one has made a particularly convincing argument yet, why don't we be reasonable about it and compromise? (I realize I'm probably the last person to make a convincing point about reasonable solutions, but hear me out.) I propose we leave the "core series" designation on the page with a [citation needed] notice, and leave the actual determination to when the game comes out and we can judge it on its own merits instead of its advertisement. If Legends has connectivity with the existing core series (Pokémon Bank, or battle/trade capability with BDSP/SwSh), it's at least as much a core series game as Let's Go. [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Giratina's Embodiment</font>]] <small>- [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Please don't hurt us...</font>]]</small> 18:33, 20 April 2021 (UTC)
:SnorlaxMonster has already said it above: "The official Japanese trailer and Japanese site both explicitly state that it is part of the main series". We don't need to decide for ourselves-- we've already been given the answer by word of god. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#44BAE5">cela</span><span style="color:#DA7D99">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 20:58, 20 April 2021 (UTC)

But the point made is self-contradictory. "A new challenge in the Pocket Monsters series" and "the definitive entry in the Pocket Monsters series" are both associated statements towards games that do not include "Pocket Monsters" in their title. What's wrong with compromising until we have something a little more substantial, like the game itself, or at least a developer interview? {{unsigned|Giratina's Embodiment}} 00:35, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

:There is no contradiction. That was a mistranslation. The one for definitive entry refers to Pokémon '''Stadium''' series, not the Pocket Monsters series.
:As I've mentioned, it's been outright stated that it's the "newest work of the 'Pocket Monsters' series" (『ポケットモンスター』シリーズ最新作). --[[User:Chao|<font color="#2B547E">'''超龍'''</font>]]<sub><small>「'''[[User talk:Chao|Chao]]'''」</small></sub> 01:08, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

So you guys are going to operate on assumptions based on the announcement released a year in advance, without any attempt at flexibility? And compromising to actually regard the game on its own merits rather than what is said about it is 100% off the table? [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Giratina's Embodiment</font>]] <small>- [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Please don't hurt us...</font>]]</small> 01:21, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

:It's not an assumption when it's already stated in the official website. Core series is defined by how official sources refer to the game. It would be speculative to say otherwise. Besides, the page will still be updated accordingly as more information becomes available. --[[User:Chao|<font color="#2B547E">'''超龍'''</font>]]<sub><small>「'''[[User talk:Chao|Chao]]'''」</small></sub> 01:51, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

Official refusal of compromise acknowledged. You've already driven the bus off a cliff; if you're this determined to set it on fire before it lands, don't say nobody tried to stop you.

On a related note, this wiki needs a more convenient means to respond to sections in a talk page above the latest one. I keep going for the "add a comment" button out of muscle memory. Is there any way to expand the "[edit this page] [+]" to the individual sections? [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Giratina's Embodiment</font>]] <small>- [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Please don't hurt us...</font>]]</small> 02:11, 21 April 2021 (UTC)
:I don't really see room for "compromise" here personally. There has been information released about the games, and so it goes in the article. It's not exactly up to us to decide whether their classification of their own games is valid.

:If for whatever reason the Pokemon Company changes their mind and decides that Legends: Arceus is not a core series game between now and release, we can easily just edit the article to reflect that. Until then, all we can do is go off of what they've said. --[[User:Celadonkey|<span style="color:#44BAE5">cela</span><span style="color:#DA7D99">donk</span>]] ([[User talk:Celadonkey|talk]]) 02:35, 21 April 2021 (UTC)

==Prequel==
If I speculated it, Pokémon Legends: Arceus is the prequel to [[Pokémon Diamond Version]] and [[Pokémon Pearl Version]] as well their [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond|re]][[Pokémon Shining Pearl|make]] and those two main characters are the ancestors of Lucas and Dawn. --[[User:Samueljoo|Samueljoo]] ([[User talk:Samueljoo|talk]]) 04:49, 28 February 2021 (UTC)

Hate to break it to you, Samueljoo, but speculation is verboten on this wiki and I hope I didn't catch you in the middle of trying to add that to any mainspace pages. [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Giratina's Embodiment</font>]] <small>- [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Please don't hurt us...</font>]]</small> 14:32, 2 March 2021 (UTC)

== Subtitle ==

So, just as a curiosity, does anyone know of aught ''else'' that has the title "Pokémon Legends"? Because the presence of a subtitle... raises implications. And I'd like to make sure that's not a disambiguation on the part of the Pokémon Company before I get my hopes up. [[User:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Giratina's Embodiment</font>]] <small>- [[User talk:Giratina's Embodiment|<font color="black">Please don't hurt us...</font>]]</small> 10:51, 7 March 2021 (UTC)
:this is the first title in surely a series of [[User:LetsPlayNintendoITA|LetsPlayNintendoITA]] ([[User talk:LetsPlayNintendoITA|talk]]) 14:13, 7 March 2021 (UTC)

I don't know so much about 'surely', but thank you for confirming that there's no existing items under the name "Pokémon Legends". {{unsigned|Giratina's Embodiment}}

== Core series? ==

Can somebody explain why is this considered a core series game despite not matching the definition on pretty much any level? It features new gameplay and a completely new type of setting, and also the title "Legends" indeed seems to imply a potential new subseries, with future games set in different regions with different legendary and stuff, in case this is a success. I couldn't even find a single official source calling it a main entry, they all say it's a "new frontier" for the series or that it honors Pokémon "core gameplay" while adding action-RPG elements or something like that, which pretty much explains why it's NOT a core series game. Am I missing something?--[[User:Kombatgod|Kombatgod]] ([[User talk:Kombatgod|talk]]) 12:18, 20 March 2021 (UTC)
:How did I miss the previous discussion? I'll answer there.--[[User:Kombatgod|Kombatgod]] ([[User talk:Kombatgod|talk]]) 12:23, 20 March 2021 (UTC)

== Player NPC ==

''"For the first time in a new game since Pokémon X and Y, the player character that is not selected appears in the story as an NPC."''<br>
Two problems with this quote. First, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire too had player character NPC and the same goes for Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. So IMO, this line should be removed, because if it isn't outright wrong, it's at least confusing.
[[User:Horn|Horn]] ([[User talk:Horn|talk]]) 11:59, 19 November 2021 (UTC)

== Shiny Charm ==

The Shiny charm is obtained by getting the entire dex minus the mythicals to level ten for research yet the way the shiny charm is mentioned makes it seem like you get it immediately after beating arceus which is not true so why does it not say that anywhere on the page? [[User:Chomper07|Chomper07]] ([[User talk:Chomper07|talk]]) 19:17, 3 February 2022 (UTC)
:The article mentions that the Shiny Charm is the reward for completing the Pokédex. Placing it after Arceus was just for convenience's sake. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:52, 3 February 2022 (UTC)
::Yes i am aware that it is after arceus for convenices sake but the requirement for getting the charm is different than the requirement for battleing arceus [[User:Chomper07|Chomper07]] ([[User talk:Chomper07|talk]]) 20:34, 3 February 2022 (UTC)

== Why are we treating this like a core series game? ==

It's completely different from the actual core series. The battles are different, the style is different, and even the attacks are different. Hell, you can't even battle other people. Why are we treating this like a core series game? [[User:Unowninator|¿¡Unowninator?!]] ([[User talk:Unowninator|talk]]) 03:47, 4 February 2022 (UTC)
:Read the previous discussion regarding this. It doesn't matter if the game has a different gameplay style, if Game Freak says it's core series, then it's core series.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 05:27, 4 February 2022 (UTC)

== Postgame Pokémon Availability ==

Hi, I just added trivia to the main page regarding requirements to encounter a certain Pokémon in the postgame. However, I don't know how to add a spoiler tag, let alone to the middle of a section. I could use some pointers on adding spoiler tags. Thank you.{{unsigned|IMDCombee}}
:The locations (and requirements, if any) of Pokémon are added in the locations template on the individual articles, which a majority are already added.--[[User:Force Fire|<span style="color:#44BAE5">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#85D2EE">orce</span>]][[User talk:Force Fire|<span style="color:#DA7D99">'''F'''</span><span style="color:#E7ABBD">ire</span>]] 15:46, 6 February 2022 (UTC)
It's a few months later now, and a lot of locations are still not added to the Pokémon pages.(I looked at [[Spheal]], [[Gible]] & [[Budew]], they all miss the locations) Maybe we must add the rest? [[User:CrazyPikmin|CrazyPikmin]] ([[User talk:CrazyPikmin|talk]]) 07:36, 4 May 2022 (UTC)

== "In which the original form of a regional form Pokémon is unobtainable" ==

I see this trivia item being added and deleted back and forth:

* This is the only core series game:
** In which the original form of a [[regional form]] Pokémon is unobtainable, even by transfer.
*** The only Pokémon with a Hisuian Form whose original form is available is {{p|Sneasel}}.

So I suggest we settle this.

I vote for it to stay. Yes, we have two exceptions (Sneasel and Vulpix) but they don't cancel the fact that this is the first game where we have '''at least one''' species which is '''only''' available in its regional form while the original form is not even present in the game's code. Qwilfish, Growlithe, Voltorb, Zorua, Avalugg, the starters' final evolutions...

[[User:SaniOKh|SaniOKh]] ([[User talk:SaniOKh|talk]]) 08:37, 25 January 2023 (UTC)

:It's unimportant information. When you you make an exception for three Pokémon and have to list them out individually, then it starts to seem so much like not an exception and makes it way more wordier than it needs to be, "this thing is only true except for when you include this, that and this." If that's the situation, it shouldn't need a list and seems like it's not true. It contradicts with itself and shows that there is more than there actually are. It's not just two Pokémon either, it's three, as you have to account for Ninetales as well, this is an important distinction because some Pokémon evolve into something that doesn't have a Regional Variant, including Sneasel, which evolves into Sneasler, not Weavile. The second bit straight up ignores Vulpuix and Ninetales entirely as if Sneasel was the only Pokémon that the information applies to. Also, the transfer bit was added after the first time the information was removed, it's irrelevant and I'm not sure why that was added, as all Pokémon in the game can be obtained with or without transfer or even trade.
:If the information must be added, it needs to be reworded so that it says, "This the only core series game in which some Pokémon are only available within their Regional (or Hisuian) Form." this information makes no reference to the fact some Pokémon can still have both their forms available, and doesn't stretch it with a list that conflicts with the existing information. [[User:TrainerSplash|TrainerSplash]] ([[User talk:TrainerSplash|talk]]) 06:44, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

== Create a list of hostile Pokémon ==

Why is there no list of hostile Pokémon in Legends Arceus? [[User:CuteShaymin|CuteShaymin]] ([[User talk:CuteShaymin|talk]]) 06:24, 26 July 2024 (UTC)

== Time Travel or Isekai? ==

On every page that references the opening of PLA (this page, [[Akari (game)|Akari]], [[Rei (game)|Rei]], [[Time travel]], etc.) its stated that the main character is sent into the past by Arceus to Hisui. Is that true though? Looking at Arceus's dialogue it seems more like the protagonist is brought from another world, possibly Earth.

For example:
* "<player>... Soon thou shalt find thyself in a world strange to thee... A world inhabited by wondrous creatures that humans call “Pokémon.” <player>... Seek out all Pokémon, and thou shalt find me once more."
* "To see such truths proven anew, beyond the bounds of time and space, bringeth joy to me. I am glad that I chose thee to call to this world."

These lines really seem like the protagonist is coming from a world without Pokemon, rather than being a time traveler within the same world.
I think the confusion stems from people thinking the main character fell through a space-time distortion the same as [[Ingo]], but we can see that the circumstances are different by the fact that the main character doesn't lose their memory, unlike Ingo.

And yes, I'm aware of Bulbapedia's unreleased materials policy, but lets just say the Isekai theory is not ''unsupported'' by such materials. Still, even just going by official media it really seems like the protagonist is intended to be a slider rather than a time traveler.
--[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 20:04, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
: Having looked more into it there are two pieces of evidence against the Isekai theory. One is that the protagonist arrives wearing clothing featuring designs from Alola or Kalos, the other is from Masters EX, where [[Rei (Masters)|Rei]] has the description: "His memories of the past are hazy, possibly because he arrived in Hisui by traveling through time and space."

: I don't think these are particularly impactful pieces of evidence relative to Arceus's dialogue; clothing designs from a Doylist perspective is just reusing existing assets, from a Watsonian perspective is similar designs or even Pokemon merch existing on the PLA Protagonist's original world; and Masters EX is generally considered a separate continuity on Bulbapedia.

: Still those seem like good counter-evidence... Except! In the Masters EX event [[Together in an Unknown Land]] Rei and Akari fall through a Space-Time Distortion into Pasio. Rei states that he "remembers this feeling" and that "I don't remember how I got here this time either", saying that "It's weird... Even though this is the future, it feels kinda...familiar?" and "A space-time rift sent me to Hisui from somewhere else. So this has happened to me before.". Akari says "Then...maybe this is the world you originally came from, Rei!", to which Rei replies "No... My memory is faint, but this world still feels a bit different.". This can be interpreted either as being due to Masters EX being a different world that the normal Pokemon world, or due to being more similar to the modern world Rei was originally from, but Pokemon still existing making it obviously different even with lost memories. Personally, it seems much more like the latter. --[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 20:57, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
::I think that time travel is involved too but i generally agree with this.--[[User:MissDelibirda|MissDelibirda]] ([[User talk:MissDelibirda|talk]]) 21:05, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
::Also, in terms of Masters EX I think I found the most explicit one. In the event Ultra Beast Meet-and-Greet Rei says "After all, if these UBs are Pokémon from another world... I can relate to that on a personal level.". So yeah, in Masters canon at least, seems pretty certain that Rei is from another world. EDIT: Wait nevermind, I'm a moron. "I think some part of me still remembers being a Trainer in the world I'm originally from— the one I lived in before Hisui.", from the Together in an Unknown Land event. Somehow I missed that. --[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:07, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Ok resetting the indent, this is the full list of evidence for and against the Isekai theory which I've found.

Essentially there are 3 possibilities for the PLA protagonists origin:
# The Pokemon World in the future
# Another World, which can be:
## Our Earth where Pokemon exists only as a media franchise
## An unrelated alternate world where Pokemon exist but other details are different

Firstly, I was wrong, they probably did come through a space-time rift. It may have been a special kind of rift due to Arceus's influence, but a rift was involved
* Professor Laventon: "Ah, well, you know of that great hole in the sky? The one people call the space-time rift? Our new friend fell right out of it!"
* Rei (Masters): "His memories of the past are hazy, possibly because he arrived in Hisui by traveling through time and space."
* Rei (Masters): "A space-time rift sent me to Hisui from somewhere else. So this has happened to me before."

As for the evidence for and against, this is what I found:

Evidence For Another World:
* Arceus: "<player>... Soon thou shalt find thyself in a world strange to thee... A world inhabited by wondrous creatures that humans call “Pokémon.”
* Arceus: "To see such truths proven anew, beyond the bounds of time and space, bringeth joy to me. I am glad that I chose thee to call to this world."
* Akari (Masters) -> Rei (Masters): "Then...maybe this is the world you originally came from, Rei!" -> "No... My memory is faint, but this world still feels a bit different."
* Rei (Masters): "After all, if these UBs are Pokémon from another world... I can relate to that on a personal level."

Evidence Against Another World:
* Clothing: Designs from Alola and Kalos
* Rei (Masters): "In every world I've been in, people and Pokémon live together, and everyone helps me out."
* Rei (Masters): "I think some part of me still remembers being a Trainer in the world I'm originally from— the one I lived in before Hisui."
* Rei (Masters): “When I was in Hisui, I was able to help everyone with my faint memories of being a Trainer."
* Rei (Masters): "When you're somewhere that's unfamiliar, it's comforting to have something that you already know. For me, that was Pokémon. Whenever I saw Pokémon in Hisui–even here on Pasio–I instantly felt at peace."
* Rei (Masters): "Yeah, it's definitely confusing being sent to another world again...but that won't change what I'm going to do." (‘Again’ implies that Rei uses the term “another world” even when only moving through time, negating the fourth "for")

So yeah, in PLA there's 2 strong pieces of evidence for the protagonist being from another world, and 1 circumstantial piece of evidence against, while Masters is a bit all over the place.

As for whether the world of origin is Earth or a parallel Pokemon world, that's a bit more complex.

Most references in Masters to being a Trainer or the existence of Pokemon could be due to being from a Pokemon world, or could simply be referencing playing the Pokemon games. The line "In every world I've been in, people and Pokémon live together, and everyone helps me out." is the one that most heavily implies that Pokemon were real in the original world, but that could be explained by impaired memories of gaming or watching the anime being confused with real events.

A similar issue exists in PLA, where Professor Laventon asks "Ah, but do you even know what a Pokémon is?" to which the responses are "Of course I do" or "Not exactly...". Is it "Not exactly..." because their only memories of them are from fictional media? Or is it because their memory is impaired? Or do they actually come from a world where Pokemon is completely non-existent even as a media franchise and they're just posturing! At the very least, Arceus's line "Soon thou shalt find thyself in a world strange to thee... A world inhabited by wondrous creatures that humans call “Pokémon.” seems to imply that the protagonists original world doesn't have Pokemon.

Generally, I think in PLA the protagonist is intended to be from another world, likely Earth, while in Masters EX its made more ambiguous whether Rei is from another world, and there's a greater implication that if he is from another world it isn't Earth.

That's my conclusion from all this, but I'd be interested to hear what other people think, or if there's some great evidence I missed (I purposefully left out the unreleased materials this time, since that's pretty dubious) --[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 21:58, 22 December 2024 (UTC)
:I think in PLA "world" is used as a shorthand for "a particular time and place" rather than necessarily indicating inter-universe travel. For example, after the player beats Electrode, Ingo says that he remembered some things about the "world" he came from, and nobody's arguing that Ingo came from an alternate universe. Under this definition, none of the evidence above is contradictory: Hisui is strange because it's a different time and place. Arceus is glad that it chose to call you to this time and place. Rei thinks that Pasio is different than the time and place he originally came from, and part of him still remembers being a Trainer in the time and place he was originally from. Ingo remembered some things about the time and place he came from. And so on, and so on. It's up to personal interpretation whether the "place" you came from is in the same universe or a different universe.
:As far as wiki content is concerned, I do agree that it's slightly misleading to say just that the player traveled through time. It's stated on multiple occasions that the player came through a space-time rift (which is also mentioned to be how Adaman, Irida, Rei, and Akari got to Pasio by the way), so the most accurate description would be that the player traveled through time ''and'' space. [[User:Storm Aurora|'''<span style="background:-webkit-linear-gradient(left,#9CB8C6,#625A88);-webkit-background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;">Storm Aurora</span>''']] ([[User talk:Storm Aurora|talk]]) 02:09, 23 December 2024 (UTC)
:: Ah right this line then: "Only to say that I recalled some things after <player> did the honor of traveling with me. Things to do with a world where I believe I lived before my memories were lost."
:: That definetely aligns with Rei's use of "world" in Masters EX: "Yeah, it's definitely confusing being sent to another world again"
:: Yeah I think you're right, seems like it is intended to be time travel in PLA as well. Good to know! --[[User:Jump Drive|Jump Drive]] ([[User talk:Jump Drive|talk]]) 19:30, 23 December 2024 (UTC)