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Paldea

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{{RegionInfobox
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|name=Paldea
|jname=パルデア
|tmname=Paldea
|image=Paldea artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Art of the Paldea region from {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}} [[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}
|firstpartner={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}
|villain=[[Team Star]] [[Zero Lab#Trainers|The Paradise Protection Protocol]] [[Explorers]] (''{{aniseries|HZ|Horizons}}'')
|league=[[Paldea League]]
|location={{pal|Pokémon League}}
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]
|generation={{Gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Liko and Roy's Departure]]''  ''[[The Sparkling of Terapagos]]''  ''[[Terastal Debut]]''  ''[[Rayquaza Rising]]''  ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]'' ''[[POKÉTOON]]'' ''[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]''
|season=[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Horizons]] [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|The Search for Laqua]]
|manga=''[[PASV01|Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!]]''
}}
The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the central setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

Paldea is described as "a sprawling region bursting with lush nature and magnificent landscapes". The region is a large peninsula dominated by the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], a massive geological formation shrouded in clouds and ringed by mountains. The region is also known for its great diversity of biomes:

* The [[South Province]] has rolling hills, numerous broad rivers, extensive wetlands including swamps and mudflats, olive groves, and canyonlands.
* The [[West Province]] contains steep grassy slopes, high cliffs, and large expanses of sandy desert.
* The [[East Province]] is characterized by wide grasslands, forests, dense thickets, and rocky badlands.
* The [[North Province]] is home to lakes, glaciers, and a snowy range crowned by a towering mountain, with waterfalls and poplar-lined trails, as well as bamboo forests encircled by jagged, black-tipped peaks.

Paldea borders four Paldean seas, and its coastline includes beaches, sandbars, and scattered offshore islets.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
The name of the region may be inspired by παιδεία ''{{wp|Paideia|paideíā}}'' (Ancient Greek for "upbringing" and "education"), given the major presence of [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] in the plot. It may also involve ''España'' (Spanish name for {{wp|Spain}}), ''{{wp|aldea}}'' (Spanish for "village"), and ''paradox'' (referring to the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]]). Considering the gastronomic theme of the region, Paldea may also be inspired by ''{{wp|paella}}'', one of the best-known dishes in {{wp|Spanish cuisine}} with the aforementioned dish making its appearance in [[Go-For-Broke Grill|one of the chain restaurants]] in the region.

Paldea may be also a portmanteau of ''{{wp|paradise}}'' and ''{{wp|Arcadia (utopia)|Arcadia}}'' (an idyllic natural landscape), evoking the image of a rustic utopia in harmony with nature. It may also incorporate ''{{wp|Pangaea}}'' (an ancient supercontinent), relating to the descriptions of the sprawling landscapes of the region as well as the open-world concept of the game.

===Design concept===
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Paldea region as the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}.]]
====Real-world inspiration====
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}

Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}. It draws inspiration primarily from the {{wp|culture of Spain}},<ref name="CorporatePokemonJP">"[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/topics/detail/129.html The World of Paldea Came to Shima Spain Village]". The Pokémon Company Official Press Site. September 25, 2024.</ref> as can be seen in its {{wp|Peninsular Spain|geography}}, {{wp|Climate of Spain|diverse biomes}}, {{wp|Spanish architecture|architecture}}, {{wp|Spanish cuisine|cuisine}}, {{wp|Music of Spain|musical influences}}, Pokémon nomenclature and design, and the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the inhabitants of Paldea. Specific references to Portugal with its {{wp|Portuguese architecture|architecture}} and {{wp|Portuguese language|language}} can also be found mainly in western areas of the region.

In 2024, [[The Pokémon Company]] collaborated with the real-world theme park {{wp|Shima Spain Village}} in Japan to showcase Paldea's Spanish inspirations.<ref name=CorporatePokemonJP />

====Thematic elements====
The design of Paldea is organized around two complementary concepts that shape the region's identity:
* First, it emphasizes the themes of journey and self-discovery, articulated most clearly through the [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]] and [[Uva Academy]]'s "Treasure Hunt", an activity that encourages students to explore the vastness of Paldea in search of their own personal "treasure". In this sense, the characters' narratives are framed by curiosity and discovery, with personal growth at their core.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/overview/</ref> The theme of treasure hunting and exploration in the plot may also allude to the {{wp|Age of Discovery}} with Portugal and Spain initially ushering maritime expeditions in that era. The appearance of the [[treasures of ruin]] may also reference the cultural and trade exchanges of the West with China during the period, such as the {{wp|History of China–Portugal relations|Portuguese establishment}} of trading activities in southern China in the early 16th century with the founding of {{wp|Portuguese Macau|Macau}} followed by {{wp|China–Spain relations|Spanish contacts}} with China in the latter part of the century. The internal code for [[Area Zero]] in the game's files also suggest the fictional island of {{wp|Atlantis}} and potentially other such {{wp|Lost lands|lost lands and civilizations}} as a source of inspiration for the area, while the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]] may be inspired by the concept of {{wp|out-of-place artifact}} (OOPArt).
* Second, Paldea is heavily influenced by {{wp|gastronomy}} and the {{wp|culinary arts}}, with food culture serving as a central aspect of the region's identity. All settlements and various locations in Paldea are named after culinary terms: meals, kitchen essentials, and cooking techniques and processes, embedding gastronomy into the very geography of the region. This theme further extends into gameplay mechanics, including [[picnic]]s, [[Sandwich|sandwich crafting]], and food-themed Pokémon. Players may also visit a wide variety of establishments, ranging from [[Every Wich Way|bars]] and [[Seabreeze Café|taverns]] to [[Seafood Fresco|restaurants]], [[Artisan Bakery|bakeries]], and [[Smoochurro|street food stalls]], all of which reinforce cuisine as a defining dimension of Paldean culture.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/trainers-guide/the-wondrous-foods-and-picnics-of-paldea/</ref>

==History==
===Prehistory===
{{spoilers}}
2,000,000 years prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, seismic shifts formed the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and drove {{p|Terapagos}} to the brink of extinction, with only {{ga|Terapagos|one known survivor}}. In a time way before the Paldean Empire's formation, symbols were drawn on the ground, while a large steel plate with more symbols on it is left underground, these can be found at the bottom of [[Area Zero]], their origin is completely unknown. 1,000,000 years prior, the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed by unknown means.

2,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea. The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the {{ga|Terapagos|treasure}} rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]]. 1,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.

At some point during the time of the Paldea empire, forts and watchtowers were built to watch on its neighboring countries during times of war. At some point, a merchant from the east travelled to Paldea and sold to the Paldean king four treasures from a faraway land; a vessel, a broken sword, a set of wooden tablets and a set of beads. These [[Treasures of ruin|four treasures]] were in reality Pokémon, which, due to the king's greed, were awakened and went berserk, causing a disaster that almost destroyed the kingdom. At some point, after the treasures' awakening, the Paldean king called out powerful Pokémon wielders that managed to defeat each of them and then seal them away in shrines across Paldea.

805 years prior, [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]]. 800 years prior, the Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.

200 years prior, the Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member [[Heath]], a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited. The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

140 years prior, {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero. 87 years prior, a research facility was constructed in Area Zero. 10 years prior, [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The Professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.

One and a half years prior, [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank. [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Cassiopeia]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director [[Harrington]] gave Cassiopeia a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Cassiopeia temporarily returned to their homeland to continue their studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return. [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher. [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.

One year prior, Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, along with an AI-operated android made in their likeness, created a fully functioning [[time machine]] with the intention of [[Time travel|bringing]] Pokémon from the past{{sup/9|S}}/future{{sup/9|V}} to Area Zero with the intent of creating a special ecosystem there. However, an incident occurred when two of the retrieved Pokémon, a pair of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, got into a territorial struggle that resulted in the Professor's death. This led the robot duplicate to realize that, should the now-dubbed [[Paradox Pokémon]] escape into the outside world, they would pose a threat to everything around them and began searching for potential candidates from Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, including the Professor's estranged son [[Arven]], to take part in a hasty mission to shut down the time machine before more dangerous Paradox Pokémon come through.

===Contemporary history===
===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
{{Ga|Florian}}/{{Ga|Juliana}}, having just moved to the Paldea [[region]] with their [[mother]], now lives in the small settlement of [[Cabo Poco]] and prepares to start their studies at [[Naranja Academy]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{Sup/9|V}} in the region's biggest city, [[Mesagoza]]. The academy's director, [[Clavell]], gives Florian/Juliana a choice of one of three [[first partner Pokémon]] and introduces them to their next-door neighbor and the head of the academy's student council, [[Nemona]]. Despite being a [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]]-level [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], Nemona also takes one of the first partner Pokémon in her care in order to train a new team alongside Florian/Juliana. While exploring [[Poco Path]], Florian/Juliana encounters a weak {{Ga|Koraidon}}{{Sup/9|S}}/{{Ga|Miraidon}}{{Sup/9|V}}, which saves them from a pack of angry {{p|Houndour}}. An academy student named [[Arven]] identifies the Pokémon and hands its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]] to Florian/Juliana.

As Florian/Juliana and Nemona make their way to Mesagoza, she introduces them to the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and arranges for Florian/Juliana to receive a [[Tera Orb]] so they can utilize the phenomenon as well. In Mesagoza, Florian/Juliana saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by members of [[Team Star]], a group of delinquent academy students accused of bullying. They are also contacted by [[Professor Sada]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{Sup/9|V}}, Arven's mother{{Sup/9|S}}/father{{Sup/9|V}}, who reveals that the Koraidon{{Sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{Sup/9|V}} Florian/Juliana now travels with was originally under their possession, and asks Florian/Juliana to look after it.

Three days later, Director Clavell initiates the Treasure Hunt, an independent study assignment where the [[Student (Trainer class)|students]] of the academy journey across Paldea in order to find something that they can call their own personal treasure. This allows Florian/Juliana to initiate three different storylines, either simultaneously or one by one.

=====Victory Road=====
At Nemona's urging, Florian/Juliana sets out to challenge the eight [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]] around Paldea. Those who collect the eight necessary [[Badge|Gym Badges]] may take on the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters and obtain the Champion Rank. While Florian/Juliana travels around the region to challenge the Gyms in any order they wish, Nemona frequently shows up to support her rival in various ways, most often by battling. Florian/Juliana is also introduced to [[Geeta]], the chairwoman of the [[Paldea League|Paldea Pokémon League]] and the region's strongest Champion-ranked Trainer, the Top Champion, as well as several members of Paldea's [[Elite Four]].

Once Florian/Juliana has all eight Gym Badges, they make their way to the Pokémon League headquarters. After passing an interview test, Florian/Juliana battles and defeats the Elite Four and Geeta, making them a Champion-ranked Trainer. Excited by them finally becoming her equal, Nemona challenges them to one more battle, in which she holds nothing back. Defeating her in this battle concludes the Victory Road storyline.

=====Path of Legends=====
Arven tells Florian/Juliana about the five [[giant Pokémon]] known as [[Titan Pokémon]] he has read about that reside in various places over Paldea, and requests Florian/Juliana's help in defeating them and collecting their [[Herba Mystica]], legendary herbs said to have amazing health benefits. During the quest to defeat the Titans, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} gradually regains its old abilities by eating [[Sandwich|sandwiches]] made with the Herba Mystica. Arven eventually also reveals that he wishes to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his partner, {{p|Mabosstiff}}, who was severely injured a while back.

After all the Herba Mystica have been collected, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} has recovered all of its former powers, excluding its ability to {{pkmn|battle}}, and Arven's Mabosstiff makes a full recovery, much to Arven's immense relief. The {{pkmn|Professor}} then requests Florian/Juliana to come see them at their laboratory at the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], with Arven battling Florian/Juliana at his full power to test if they're both ready to take on the most dangerous area in the region. Defeating him concludes the Path of Legends.

=====★ Starfall Street ★=====
An individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] hacks into Florian/Juliana's [[Rotom Phone]] and requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation codenamed "Operation Starfall". Director Clavell, disguised as an academy student and using the pseudonym "Clive", joins Florian/Juliana as they make their way around Paldea to take down the five squads of Team Star at their bases by defeating the boss of each squad. During Florian/Juliana's one-man war against the team, they gradually learn more about the team's history. The team was formed by victims of bullying who, rallied together by their mysterious "big boss", decided to finally confront their bullies. However, when confronted 18 months before the events of the game, the bullies fled without even attempting to fight back and dropped out of the academy. Moreover, the then-deputy director of the academy wiped out all the cases of bullying from the school's records, making Team Star seem like bullies themselves. Blaming themselves for having failed to prevent this from occurring, the entire staff of the academy had resigned as a result, explaining why none of the current staff members know anything about the incident.

Eventually, once all five of Team Star's squads have been taken down, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as the "big boss" of Team Star, having started Operation Starfall because the team cannot continue operating in its current way, and tells Florian/Juliana to confront them in the schoolyard at night. At the academy, Clavell takes off his disguise and claims himself to be Cassiopeia, but after being defeated in a battle, he admits he was simply testing Florian/Juliana to see if they'd be ready to face the real Cassiopeia. Florian/Juliana meets the real Cassiopeia in the schoolyard, who reveals herself to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell reveals that the Team Star bosses were watching the battle, and allows the team to continue operating as long as they turn their bases into training facilities for Trainers, which they accept. This concludes ★ Starfall Street ★.

=====The Way Home=====
After the first three stories have been concluded, Florian/Juliana, Arven, Nemona, and Penny make their way to [[Area Zero]] at the Great Crater of Paldea, following the Professor's request. As the group travels to the four research stations around the area to unlock the door to the Professor's laboratory, they encounter primeval{{sup/9|S}}/mechanical{{sup/9|V}} Pokémon, which are revealed to have been [[Time travel|brought to the present day from another era]] by a [[time machine]] created by the Professor, including two specimens of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}. At the laboratory's entrance, some of these [[Paradox Pokémon]] confront Florian/Juliana and their friends, forcing Florian/Juliana to enter the [[Zero Lab]] alone while their friends fight off the Pokémon outside.

Inside the laboratory, Florian/Juliana discovers that the Professor is actually a robot, created by the real Professor before they were killed by the second and more aggressive Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}}. The {{wp|artificial intelligence}} within the robot, despite being an exact copy of the Professor's memories and knowledge, opposes the original Professor's plan to keep the time machine running, as it would threaten to destroy Paldea's ecosystem with an overflow of Paradox Pokémon. However, since the AI is programmed to protect the time machine, Florian/Juliana is forced to battle it against its will. Once the AI has been defeated, Florian/Juliana is rejoined by their friends, and a program called the Paradise Protection Protocol takes over the robot Professor, as well as locking all [[Poké Ball|Poké Balls]] not marked with the Professor's ID. Finally regaining its ability to battle, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} confronts and defeats the other member of its kind, ending the Paradise Protection Protocol's hold over the AI. The AI, however, recognizes that its systems are so integrally connected with the time machine that the machine cannot be shut down as long as it remains present. As such, the AI chooses to travel to another era using the time machine, bidding Florian/Juliana and their friends farewell as it disappears. After the time machine shuts down permanently, Florian/Juliana and their friends decide to take a slow and scenic route back to Mesagoza, concluding The Way Home and the main game.

=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
An annual school trip is held by Naranja Academy{{Sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{Sup/9|V}} and its sister school [[Blueberry Academy]] to the land of [[Kitakami]].

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
Following Florian/Juliana's victory in the [[Blueberry Academy#BB League|BB League]] in Blueberry Academy, they, [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], and [[Drayton]] are invited to meet [[Briar]], who informs them that she has finally received a permission from the [[Paldea League|Paldean Pokémon League]] to enter [[Area Zero]] within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], her hopes being on discovering the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} within its depths to prove [[Heath]]'s findings correct. Still wanting to defeat Florian/Juliana, Kieran agrees to come along in the hopes of {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} Terapagos. Carmine also agrees to join, while Drayton can't be bothered with traveling all the way to Paldea, so he stays behind. Before their departure, Florian/Juliana is met by [[Geeta]] and [[Rika]], the former whom hands them a mysterious artifact known as the [[Indigo Disk]], which had originally belonged to an Area Zero researcher.

In Area Zero, Florian/Juliana, Carmine, Kieran, and Briar travel to the [[Zero Lab]], where the purpose of the Indigo Disk is revealed as a method of redirecting the facility's elevator even further below than the [[time machine]] room and into the [[Area Zero Underdepths]]. Traversing through the crystal-filled cave, Florian/Juliana learns of the nineteenth Tera Type, called the {{t|Stellar}} Tera Type, which consists of the power of every other [[type]] combined and is possessed by some wild Tera Pokémon living in the cave. At the very bottom of the cave, the group discovers a crystal that Briar says is the dormant form of Terapagos. Once Terapagos awakens, it tries to approach Florian/Juliana, but Kieran, refusing to allow {{p|Ogerpon|another Legendary Pokémon}} to join Florian/Juliana instead of him, swiftly catches Terapagos with a [[Master Ball]].

Eager to see Terapagos in action, Briar urges Florian/Juliana to battle Kieran. Florian/Juliana accepts, but despite Kieran using Terapagos against them, he still loses. Briar realizes that Terapagos is not at its full power and tells Kieran to use his [[Tera Orb]] on it. Doing this, though, unintentionally causes Terapagos's power to overflow and go out of control, even breaking its own Master Ball when Kieran tries to [[recall]] it. Florian/Juliana and Carmine are forced to battle Terapagos, though Carmine quickly loses, with Terapagos absorbing away any [[Terastal energy]] used by Florian/Juliana to Terastallize their Pokémon. Following Carmine's repeated urging, Kieran finally teams up with Florian/Juliana, allowing them to overpower Terapagos. This time, Kieran is fine with Florian/Juliana catching Terapagos, reconciling with them as the group returns to Blueberry Academy, ending the main story of The Indigo Disk and [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] as a whole.

Following the journey to Area Zero's depths, Briar publishes a retelling of the expedition in [[Briar's Book|a book]], giving a copy of it to Florian/Juliana as a gift. After receiving it, Florian/Juliana can visit the [[Crystal Pool]] in Kitakami, causing Terapagos to emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] and a strange mist to appear. From the mist emerges [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who seems to have somehow been [[Time travel|transported]] there through time and space. {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} emerges from its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]], happy to see its former owner again. The {{pkmn|Professor}} becomes fascinated by various things Florian/Juliana tells them about, especially the information presented in Briar's book. Wishing to study it further, the Professor trades it for their cherished copy of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} before the mist disappears and they are transported back to where they came from.

===== [[Mochi Mayhem]] =====
After the Florian/Juliana received a phone call from [[Arven]] in [[Kitakami]], asking if he could visit them at [[Player's house|their house]] at [[Cabo Poco]], they meet Arven, along with [[Nemona]] and [[Penny]], who had overheard his phone call and insisted on coming along. Florian/Juliana's [[Mom (Paldea)|Mom]] gives them a letter from [[Kieran]], informing them that he's taking a break from [[Blueberry Academy]] and is currently residing at his home in [[Mossui Town]]. The letter also includes tickets for the player and their friends, who are all feeling happy about the idea of getting to visit [[Kitakami]], so they depart there immediately.

==Geography==
[[File:Paldea Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Paldea in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Demographics===
The Paldea region has a population of at least 1523, excluding Trainers outside of settlements, Team Star Bases, and walking NPCs except for Los Platos and Mesagoza.

===Notable locations===
Paldea has twelve cities and towns. Instead of routes, Paldea is divided into four provinces, each with three areas (except for the South Province, which has six). At the center of the region is the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], which houses [[Area Zero]].

Unlike previous {{pkmn|games}}, none of the cities and towns in Paldea have slogans.

====South Province====
[[File:Paldea South Province PPW.png|thumb|250px|The South Province of Paldea in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Located in the southern region of Paldea is the [[hometown]] of the {{player}} and their [[rival]], three other settlements, and Paldea's largest city: [[Mesagoza]]. The city is surrounded by a large river basin that splits into three smaller rivers that head out to Paldea's seas. The region is mostly grassy with several small ponds and beaches, as well as a cave. To the southwest is an an agricultural zone with a large olive orchard, and an elevated area, accessible via a large cavern, containing the top of a large waterfall and a leaning watchtower that stands in a pond. To the southeast is an area with rocky terrain, a small region covered in wetlands, and a hidden beach. The southern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and a couple tiny islets. Though the Settlement is primarily contained within the East Province a small portion of [[Artazon]] is also considered to be within the South Province.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="color:#000"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|south}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|south}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|south}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:SV Prerelease Mesagoza.png|100px]]
| [[Mesagoza]]
| 756
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cabo Poco SV.png|100px]]
| [[Cabo Poco]]
| 9
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Los Platos SV.png|100px]]
| [[Los Platos]]
| 24
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cortondo.png|100px]]
| [[Cortondo]]
| {{tt|43|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alfornada.png|100px]]
| [[Alfornada]]
| {{tt|47|Not counting walking NPCs and Dendra}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}
* [[Poco Path]]
* [[Inlet Grotto]]
* [[South Paldean Sea]]
* [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Grasswither Shrine]]
* [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** Grand Olive Orchard ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
* [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]]
* [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]]
** Secluded Beach (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]]
** [[Alfornada Cavern]]
** Leaking Tower of Paldea (Ten Sights of Paldea)

====West Province====
Located in the western region of Paldea is a city, a town, and a port. The region is mostly hilly and contains a few small rivers as well as a couple ponds and beaches. In the center of the region is a large desert located just south of a cavernous overhanging rock formation supported by massive natural pillars. The western sea contains a few areas with large outcrops and protrusions as well as smaller rocky islets.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="color:#000"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|west}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|west}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|west}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cascarrafa.png|100px]]
| [[Cascarrafa]]
| {{tt|156|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Porto Marinada.png|100px]]
| [[Porto Marinada]]
| {{tt|49|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Medali.png|100px]]
| [[Medali]]
| {{tt|95|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Asado Desert]]
* [[West Paldean Sea]]
* [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Icerend Shrine]]
* [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Colonnade Hollow]] ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====East Province====
Located in the eastern region of Paldea are two towns and a major city known for its striking skyline. The region contains several small rivers and a few ponds and beaches, and is divided between a grassy plains, a rocky mining zone, and a small forest. The eastern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and two small islands.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="color:#000"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Levincia.png|100px]]
| [[Levincia]]
| {{tt|174|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Zapapico.png|100px]]
| [[Zapapico]]
| {{tt|51|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]
* [[East Paldean Sea]]
* [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
* [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
** Million Volt Skyline ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])

====North Province====
Located in the northern region of Paldea is a single town located on a snowy mountain. The mountain is the tallest in the Paldea region and features a hand-shaped cliff. South of the mountain is a route connecting the east to the west that cuts through caves in the mountain range. To the west is a large lake known for its massive waterfalls, and a sparsely wooded nature trail. To the east is a rugged region containing a bamboo grove, some notable waterfalls, and several ponds, including a large pond marked by three watchtowers. The northern sea is known for its rock pillars in the northwest, and also contains some sandbars and rocky islets in the north and northeast.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="color:#000"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Montenevera.png|100px]]
| [[Montenevera]]
| {{tt|34|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]
** Glaseado's Grasp ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
** Paldea's Highest Peak (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Casseroya Lake]]
** Casseroya Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]
* [[Socarrat Trail]]
** [[Groundblight Shrine]]
* [[North Paldean Sea]]
** Gracia Stones (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Firescourge Shrine]]
** Fury Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====[[Great Crater of Paldea]]====
Located in the center of Paldea is a massive crater covered in clouds surrounded by a ring of mountains. Located inside the crater is [[Area Zero]], with the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] deep underneath it.

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Zero Gate]]
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Zero Lab]]
* [[Area Zero Underdepths]]

====Animated series-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{paldea color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Anything Goes Café.png|100px]]
| [[Anything Goes Café]]
| style="text-align:left" | A restaurant located in Medali. It is run by [[Nandy and Mokichi]], whose {{p|Kingambit}} serves as its mascot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Arboliva Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Arboliva's Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | A forest located near Artazon. It is home to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}}, who protects Pokémon who live in the forest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed.png|100px]]
| [[Exceed|Exceed headquarters]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[Exceed]]'s branch in Paldea. [[Friede]] previously worked here in the past.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Explorers base HZ107.png|100px]]
| [[Explorers base]]
| style="text-align:left" | An [[Explorers]] base located not far from [[Manpūku Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Manpuku Town.png|100px]]
| [[Manpūku Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located near the sea. [[Rayu]] is a local artist here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wiglett Candy Store Logo.png|100px]]
| {{p|Wiglett}} Candy Store
| style="text-align:left" | The Wiglett Candy Store chain is a specialized sweets franchise. This chain is present in several tourist spots in Paldea.

|}

====Other animations====
=====[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{paldea color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Paldea Postal Service.png|100px]]
| Paldea Postal Service
| style="text-align:left" | The Paldea Post Service is an important location in [[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]], it is the place where the protagonist {{OBP|Hana|Dragonite and the Special Delivery}} and her idol, a {{p|Dragonite}} who works as a postman.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

==Paldea League==
{{main|Paldea League}}
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.

===Gym Leaders===
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colsa|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjyamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Napper|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

===Elite Four and Top Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}
|}

==Titan Pokémon==
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory. Each obtained Herba Mystica unlocks a new ability for Florian/Juliana's {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|- style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! colspan="2" | Titan Pokémon
! Herba Mystica
! Badge
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlocked upgrade
|- style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"
| [[South Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{rock color dark}}|'''South Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Stony Cliff Titan}}''' [[File:0950Klawf.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{Rock color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Rock}}
| [[File:Bag Sweet Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Sweet Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''
| Dashing
|- style="color:#{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}"
| [[West Province (Area One)|{{color|{{flying color dark}}|'''West Province''' (Area One)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Open Sky Titan}}''' [[File:0962Bombirdier.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{Flying color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:Bag Bitter Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Bitter Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''
| Swimming
|- style="color:#{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}"
| [[East Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{steel color dark}}|'''East Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Lurking Steel Titan}}''' [[File:0968Orthworm.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{Steel color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Salty Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Salty Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''
| High Jumping
|- style="color:#{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}"
| '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|S}} [[File:0984Great Tusk.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|V}} [[File:0990Iron Treads.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Sour Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Sour Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''
| Gliding
|- style="color:#{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0977Dondozo.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Water}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0978Tatsugiri.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:Bag Spicy Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Spicy Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Climbing
|}

==Team Star==
{{main|Team Star}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* All settlements in Paldea, along with a few notable landmarks (i.e. [[Asado Desert]], [[Socarrat Trail]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], and [[Casseroya Lake]]), are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term "Paldean form".
* This is the first region since [[Kanto]] to lack a [[battle facility]], but it is also the only region to have introduced at least one notable [[type expert]] for every type.
** This is also the only region to have a [[Badge]] for every single type.
* Not counting [[Hisui]], which is the former name of a region with numbered routes, this is the first region not to have any traditionally numbered routes.
* The shape of the Paldea region resembles a turtle, specifically {{p|Terapagos}}, with the southwestern rock formation representing the head, and the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] at the center resembling the hexagonal pattern on Terapagos's shell. This may be a reference to the {{wp|World Turtle}} myth, in which a giant turtle carries the land on its back.

==In other languages==
{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:3px solid #{{paldea color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
| Paldea
| From its Japanese and English name
|-
| Korean
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 帕底亞 ''Pàdǐyǎ'' / ''Paakdáia''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyà''
|-
| Hebrew
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hindi
| पैलडीया ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Палдея ''Paldeya'' Пальдея ''Pal'deya''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
* [[Generation IX]]
* [[Paldean form]]
{{Regions|Paldea}}
{{Paldea}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Paldea locations|*]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]

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Paldea

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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=paldea
|name=Paldea
|jname=パルデア
|tmname=Paldea
|image=Paldea artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Art of the Paldea region from {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}} [[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}
|firstpartner={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}
|villain=[[Team Star]] [[Zero Lab#Trainers|The Paradise Protection Protocol]] [[Explorers]] (''{{aniseries|HZ|Horizons}}'')
|league=[[Paldea League]]
|location={{pal|Pokémon League}}
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]
|generation={{Gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Liko and Roy's Departure]]''  ''[[The Sparkling of Terapagos]]''  ''[[Terastal Debut]]''  ''[[Rayquaza Rising]]''  ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]'' ''[[POKÉTOON]]'' ''[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]''
|season=[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Horizons]] [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|The Search for Laqua]]
|manga=''[[PASV01|Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!]]''
}}
The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the central setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

Paldea is described as "a sprawling region bursting with lush nature and magnificent landscapes". The region is a large peninsula dominated by the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], a massive geological formation shrouded in clouds and ringed by mountains. The region is also known for its great diversity of biomes:

* The [[South Province]] has rolling hills, numerous broad rivers, extensive wetlands including swamps and mudflats, olive groves, and canyonlands.
* The [[West Province]] contains steep grassy slopes, high cliffs, and large expanses of sandy desert.
* The [[East Province]] is characterized by wide grasslands, forests, dense thickets, and rocky badlands.
* The [[North Province]] is home to lakes, glaciers, and a snowy range crowned by a towering mountain, with waterfalls and poplar-lined trails, as well as bamboo forests encircled by jagged, black-tipped peaks.

Paldea borders four Paldean seas, and its coastline includes beaches, sandbars, and scattered offshore islets.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
The name of the region may be inspired by παιδεία ''{{wp|Paideia|paideíā}}'' (Ancient Greek for "upbringing" and "education"), given the major presence of [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] in the plot. It may also involve ''España'' (Spanish name for {{wp|Spain}}), ''{{wp|aldea}}'' (Spanish for "village"), and ''paradox'' (referring to the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]]). Considering the gastronomic theme of the region, Paldea may also be inspired by ''{{wp|paella}}'', one of the best-known dishes in {{wp|Spanish cuisine}} with the aforementioned dish making its appearance in [[Go-For-Broke Grill|one of the restaurants]] in the region.

Paldea may be also a portmanteau of ''{{wp|paradise}}'' and ''{{wp|Arcadia (utopia)|Arcadia}}'' (an idyllic natural landscape), evoking the image of a rustic utopia in harmony with nature. It may also incorporate ''{{wp|Pangaea}}'' (an ancient supercontinent), relating to the descriptions of the sprawling landscapes of the region as well as the open-world concept of the game.

===Design concept===
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Paldea region as the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}.]]
====Real-world inspiration====
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}

Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}. It draws inspiration primarily from the {{wp|culture of Spain}},<ref name="CorporatePokemonJP">"[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/topics/detail/129.html The World of Paldea Came to Shima Spain Village]". The Pokémon Company Official Press Site. September 25, 2024.</ref> as can be seen in its {{wp|Peninsular Spain|geography}}, {{wp|Climate of Spain|diverse biomes}}, {{wp|Spanish architecture|architecture}}, {{wp|Spanish cuisine|cuisine}}, {{wp|Music of Spain|musical influences}}, Pokémon nomenclature and design, and the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the inhabitants of Paldea. Specific references to Portugal with its {{wp|Portuguese architecture|architecture}} and {{wp|Portuguese language|language}} can also be found mainly in western areas of the region.

In 2024, [[The Pokémon Company]] collaborated with the real-world theme park {{wp|Shima Spain Village}} in Japan to showcase Paldea's Spanish inspirations.<ref name=CorporatePokemonJP />

====Thematic elements====
The design of Paldea is organized around two complementary concepts that shape the region's identity:
* First, it emphasizes the themes of journey and self-discovery, articulated most clearly through the [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]] and [[Uva Academy]]'s "Treasure Hunt", an activity that encourages students to explore the vastness of Paldea in search of their own personal "treasure". In this sense, the characters' narratives are framed by curiosity and discovery, with personal growth at their core.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/overview/</ref> The theme of treasure hunting and exploration in the plot may also allude to the {{wp|Age of Discovery}} with Portugal and Spain initially ushering maritime expeditions in that era. The appearance of the [[treasures of ruin]] may also reference the cultural and trade exchanges of the West with China during the period, such as the {{wp|History of China–Portugal relations|Portuguese establishment}} of trading activities in southern China in the early 16th century with the founding of {{wp|Portuguese Macau|Macau}} followed by {{wp|China–Spain relations|Spanish contacts}} with China in the latter part of the century. The internal code for [[Area Zero]] in the game's files also suggest the fictional island of {{wp|Atlantis}} and potentially other such {{wp|Lost lands|lost lands and civilizations}} as a source of inspiration for the area, while the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]] may be inspired by the concept of {{wp|out-of-place artifact}} (OOPArt).
* Second, Paldea is heavily influenced by {{wp|gastronomy}} and the {{wp|culinary arts}}, with food culture serving as a central aspect of the region's identity. All settlements and various locations in Paldea are named after culinary terms: meals, kitchen essentials, and cooking techniques and processes, embedding gastronomy into the very geography of the region. This theme further extends into gameplay mechanics, including [[picnic]]s, [[Sandwich|sandwich crafting]], and food-themed Pokémon. Players may also visit a wide variety of establishments, ranging from [[Every Wich Way|bars]] and [[Seabreeze Café|taverns]] to [[Seafood Fresco|restaurants]], [[Artisan Bakery|bakeries]], and [[Smoochurro|street food stalls]], all of which reinforce cuisine as a defining dimension of Paldean culture.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/trainers-guide/the-wondrous-foods-and-picnics-of-paldea/</ref>

==History==
===Prehistory===
{{spoilers}}
2,000,000 years prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, seismic shifts formed the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and drove {{p|Terapagos}} to the brink of extinction, with only {{ga|Terapagos|one known survivor}}. In a time way before the Paldean Empire's formation, symbols were drawn on the ground, while a large steel plate with more symbols on it is left underground, these can be found at the bottom of [[Area Zero]], their origin is completely unknown. 1,000,000 years prior, the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed by unknown means.

2,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea. The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the {{ga|Terapagos|treasure}} rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]]. 1,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.

At some point during the time of the Paldea empire, forts and watchtowers were built to watch on its neighboring countries during times of war. At some point, a merchant from the east travelled to Paldea and sold to the Paldean king four treasures from a faraway land; a vessel, a broken sword, a set of wooden tablets and a set of beads. These [[Treasures of ruin|four treasures]] were in reality Pokémon, which, due to the king's greed, were awakened and went berserk, causing a disaster that almost destroyed the kingdom. At some point, after the treasures' awakening, the Paldean king called out powerful Pokémon wielders that managed to defeat each of them and then seal them away in shrines across Paldea.

805 years prior, [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]]. 800 years prior, the Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.

200 years prior, the Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member [[Heath]], a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited. The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

140 years prior, {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero. 87 years prior, a research facility was constructed in Area Zero. 10 years prior, [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The Professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.

One and a half years prior, [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank. [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Cassiopeia]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director [[Harrington]] gave Cassiopeia a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Cassiopeia temporarily returned to their homeland to continue their studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return. [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher. [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.

One year prior, Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, along with an AI-operated android made in their likeness, created a fully functioning [[time machine]] with the intention of [[Time travel|bringing]] Pokémon from the past{{sup/9|S}}/future{{sup/9|V}} to Area Zero with the intent of creating a special ecosystem there. However, an incident occurred when two of the retrieved Pokémon, a pair of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, got into a territorial struggle that resulted in the Professor's death. This led the robot duplicate to realize that, should the now-dubbed [[Paradox Pokémon]] escape into the outside world, they would pose a threat to everything around them and began searching for potential candidates from Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, including the Professor's estranged son [[Arven]], to take part in a hasty mission to shut down the time machine before more dangerous Paradox Pokémon come through.

===Contemporary history===
===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
{{Ga|Florian}}/{{Ga|Juliana}}, having just moved to the Paldea [[region]] with their [[mother]], now lives in the small settlement of [[Cabo Poco]] and prepares to start their studies at [[Naranja Academy]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{Sup/9|V}} in the region's biggest city, [[Mesagoza]]. The academy's director, [[Clavell]], gives Florian/Juliana a choice of one of three [[first partner Pokémon]] and introduces them to their next-door neighbor and the head of the academy's student council, [[Nemona]]. Despite being a [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]]-level [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], Nemona also takes one of the first partner Pokémon in her care in order to train a new team alongside Florian/Juliana. While exploring [[Poco Path]], Florian/Juliana encounters a weak {{Ga|Koraidon}}{{Sup/9|S}}/{{Ga|Miraidon}}{{Sup/9|V}}, which saves them from a pack of angry {{p|Houndour}}. An academy student named [[Arven]] identifies the Pokémon and hands its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]] to Florian/Juliana.

As Florian/Juliana and Nemona make their way to Mesagoza, she introduces them to the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and arranges for Florian/Juliana to receive a [[Tera Orb]] so they can utilize the phenomenon as well. In Mesagoza, Florian/Juliana saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by members of [[Team Star]], a group of delinquent academy students accused of bullying. They are also contacted by [[Professor Sada]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{Sup/9|V}}, Arven's mother{{Sup/9|S}}/father{{Sup/9|V}}, who reveals that the Koraidon{{Sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{Sup/9|V}} Florian/Juliana now travels with was originally under their possession, and asks Florian/Juliana to look after it.

Three days later, Director Clavell initiates the Treasure Hunt, an independent study assignment where the [[Student (Trainer class)|students]] of the academy journey across Paldea in order to find something that they can call their own personal treasure. This allows Florian/Juliana to initiate three different storylines, either simultaneously or one by one.

=====Victory Road=====
At Nemona's urging, Florian/Juliana sets out to challenge the eight [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]] around Paldea. Those who collect the eight necessary [[Badge|Gym Badges]] may take on the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters and obtain the Champion Rank. While Florian/Juliana travels around the region to challenge the Gyms in any order they wish, Nemona frequently shows up to support her rival in various ways, most often by battling. Florian/Juliana is also introduced to [[Geeta]], the chairwoman of the [[Paldea League|Paldea Pokémon League]] and the region's strongest Champion-ranked Trainer, the Top Champion, as well as several members of Paldea's [[Elite Four]].

Once Florian/Juliana has all eight Gym Badges, they make their way to the Pokémon League headquarters. After passing an interview test, Florian/Juliana battles and defeats the Elite Four and Geeta, making them a Champion-ranked Trainer. Excited by them finally becoming her equal, Nemona challenges them to one more battle, in which she holds nothing back. Defeating her in this battle concludes the Victory Road storyline.

=====Path of Legends=====
Arven tells Florian/Juliana about the five [[giant Pokémon]] known as [[Titan Pokémon]] he has read about that reside in various places over Paldea, and requests Florian/Juliana's help in defeating them and collecting their [[Herba Mystica]], legendary herbs said to have amazing health benefits. During the quest to defeat the Titans, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} gradually regains its old abilities by eating [[Sandwich|sandwiches]] made with the Herba Mystica. Arven eventually also reveals that he wishes to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his partner, {{p|Mabosstiff}}, who was severely injured a while back.

After all the Herba Mystica have been collected, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} has recovered all of its former powers, excluding its ability to {{pkmn|battle}}, and Arven's Mabosstiff makes a full recovery, much to Arven's immense relief. The {{pkmn|Professor}} then requests Florian/Juliana to come see them at their laboratory at the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], with Arven battling Florian/Juliana at his full power to test if they're both ready to take on the most dangerous area in the region. Defeating him concludes the Path of Legends.

=====★ Starfall Street ★=====
An individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] hacks into Florian/Juliana's [[Rotom Phone]] and requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation codenamed "Operation Starfall". Director Clavell, disguised as an academy student and using the pseudonym "Clive", joins Florian/Juliana as they make their way around Paldea to take down the five squads of Team Star at their bases by defeating the boss of each squad. During Florian/Juliana's one-man war against the team, they gradually learn more about the team's history. The team was formed by victims of bullying who, rallied together by their mysterious "big boss", decided to finally confront their bullies. However, when confronted 18 months before the events of the game, the bullies fled without even attempting to fight back and dropped out of the academy. Moreover, the then-deputy director of the academy wiped out all the cases of bullying from the school's records, making Team Star seem like bullies themselves. Blaming themselves for having failed to prevent this from occurring, the entire staff of the academy had resigned as a result, explaining why none of the current staff members know anything about the incident.

Eventually, once all five of Team Star's squads have been taken down, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as the "big boss" of Team Star, having started Operation Starfall because the team cannot continue operating in its current way, and tells Florian/Juliana to confront them in the schoolyard at night. At the academy, Clavell takes off his disguise and claims himself to be Cassiopeia, but after being defeated in a battle, he admits he was simply testing Florian/Juliana to see if they'd be ready to face the real Cassiopeia. Florian/Juliana meets the real Cassiopeia in the schoolyard, who reveals herself to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell reveals that the Team Star bosses were watching the battle, and allows the team to continue operating as long as they turn their bases into training facilities for Trainers, which they accept. This concludes ★ Starfall Street ★.

=====The Way Home=====
After the first three stories have been concluded, Florian/Juliana, Arven, Nemona, and Penny make their way to [[Area Zero]] at the Great Crater of Paldea, following the Professor's request. As the group travels to the four research stations around the area to unlock the door to the Professor's laboratory, they encounter primeval{{sup/9|S}}/mechanical{{sup/9|V}} Pokémon, which are revealed to have been [[Time travel|brought to the present day from another era]] by a [[time machine]] created by the Professor, including two specimens of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}. At the laboratory's entrance, some of these [[Paradox Pokémon]] confront Florian/Juliana and their friends, forcing Florian/Juliana to enter the [[Zero Lab]] alone while their friends fight off the Pokémon outside.

Inside the laboratory, Florian/Juliana discovers that the Professor is actually a robot, created by the real Professor before they were killed by the second and more aggressive Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}}. The {{wp|artificial intelligence}} within the robot, despite being an exact copy of the Professor's memories and knowledge, opposes the original Professor's plan to keep the time machine running, as it would threaten to destroy Paldea's ecosystem with an overflow of Paradox Pokémon. However, since the AI is programmed to protect the time machine, Florian/Juliana is forced to battle it against its will. Once the AI has been defeated, Florian/Juliana is rejoined by their friends, and a program called the Paradise Protection Protocol takes over the robot Professor, as well as locking all [[Poké Ball|Poké Balls]] not marked with the Professor's ID. Finally regaining its ability to battle, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} confronts and defeats the other member of its kind, ending the Paradise Protection Protocol's hold over the AI. The AI, however, recognizes that its systems are so integrally connected with the time machine that the machine cannot be shut down as long as it remains present. As such, the AI chooses to travel to another era using the time machine, bidding Florian/Juliana and their friends farewell as it disappears. After the time machine shuts down permanently, Florian/Juliana and their friends decide to take a slow and scenic route back to Mesagoza, concluding The Way Home and the main game.

=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
An annual school trip is held by Naranja Academy{{Sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{Sup/9|V}} and its sister school [[Blueberry Academy]] to the land of [[Kitakami]].

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
Following Florian/Juliana's victory in the [[Blueberry Academy#BB League|BB League]] in Blueberry Academy, they, [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], and [[Drayton]] are invited to meet [[Briar]], who informs them that she has finally received a permission from the [[Paldea League|Paldean Pokémon League]] to enter [[Area Zero]] within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], her hopes being on discovering the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} within its depths to prove [[Heath]]'s findings correct. Still wanting to defeat Florian/Juliana, Kieran agrees to come along in the hopes of {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} Terapagos. Carmine also agrees to join, while Drayton can't be bothered with traveling all the way to Paldea, so he stays behind. Before their departure, Florian/Juliana is met by [[Geeta]] and [[Rika]], the former whom hands them a mysterious artifact known as the [[Indigo Disk]], which had originally belonged to an Area Zero researcher.

In Area Zero, Florian/Juliana, Carmine, Kieran, and Briar travel to the [[Zero Lab]], where the purpose of the Indigo Disk is revealed as a method of redirecting the facility's elevator even further below than the [[time machine]] room and into the [[Area Zero Underdepths]]. Traversing through the crystal-filled cave, Florian/Juliana learns of the nineteenth Tera Type, called the {{t|Stellar}} Tera Type, which consists of the power of every other [[type]] combined and is possessed by some wild Tera Pokémon living in the cave. At the very bottom of the cave, the group discovers a crystal that Briar says is the dormant form of Terapagos. Once Terapagos awakens, it tries to approach Florian/Juliana, but Kieran, refusing to allow {{p|Ogerpon|another Legendary Pokémon}} to join Florian/Juliana instead of him, swiftly catches Terapagos with a [[Master Ball]].

Eager to see Terapagos in action, Briar urges Florian/Juliana to battle Kieran. Florian/Juliana accepts, but despite Kieran using Terapagos against them, he still loses. Briar realizes that Terapagos is not at its full power and tells Kieran to use his [[Tera Orb]] on it. Doing this, though, unintentionally causes Terapagos's power to overflow and go out of control, even breaking its own Master Ball when Kieran tries to [[recall]] it. Florian/Juliana and Carmine are forced to battle Terapagos, though Carmine quickly loses, with Terapagos absorbing away any [[Terastal energy]] used by Florian/Juliana to Terastallize their Pokémon. Following Carmine's repeated urging, Kieran finally teams up with Florian/Juliana, allowing them to overpower Terapagos. This time, Kieran is fine with Florian/Juliana catching Terapagos, reconciling with them as the group returns to Blueberry Academy, ending the main story of The Indigo Disk and [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] as a whole.

Following the journey to Area Zero's depths, Briar publishes a retelling of the expedition in [[Briar's Book|a book]], giving a copy of it to Florian/Juliana as a gift. After receiving it, Florian/Juliana can visit the [[Crystal Pool]] in Kitakami, causing Terapagos to emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] and a strange mist to appear. From the mist emerges [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who seems to have somehow been [[Time travel|transported]] there through time and space. {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} emerges from its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]], happy to see its former owner again. The {{pkmn|Professor}} becomes fascinated by various things Florian/Juliana tells them about, especially the information presented in Briar's book. Wishing to study it further, the Professor trades it for their cherished copy of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} before the mist disappears and they are transported back to where they came from.

===== [[Mochi Mayhem]] =====
After the Florian/Juliana received a phone call from [[Arven]] in [[Kitakami]], asking if he could visit them at [[Player's house|their house]] at [[Cabo Poco]], they meet Arven, along with [[Nemona]] and [[Penny]], who had overheard his phone call and insisted on coming along. Florian/Juliana's [[Mom (Paldea)|Mom]] gives them a letter from [[Kieran]], informing them that he's taking a break from [[Blueberry Academy]] and is currently residing at his home in [[Mossui Town]]. The letter also includes tickets for the player and their friends, who are all feeling happy about the idea of getting to visit [[Kitakami]], so they depart there immediately.

==Geography==
[[File:Paldea Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Paldea in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Demographics===
The Paldea region has a population of at least 1523, excluding Trainers outside of settlements, Team Star Bases, and walking NPCs except for Los Platos and Mesagoza.

===Notable locations===
Paldea has twelve cities and towns. Instead of routes, Paldea is divided into four provinces, each with three areas (except for the South Province, which has six). At the center of the region is the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], which houses [[Area Zero]].

Unlike previous {{pkmn|games}}, none of the cities and towns in Paldea have slogans.

====South Province====
[[File:Paldea South Province PPW.png|thumb|250px|The South Province of Paldea in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Located in the southern region of Paldea is the [[hometown]] of the {{player}} and their [[rival]], three other settlements, and Paldea's largest city: [[Mesagoza]]. The city is surrounded by a large river basin that splits into three smaller rivers that head out to Paldea's seas. The region is mostly grassy with several small ponds and beaches, as well as a cave. To the southwest is an an agricultural zone with a large olive orchard, and an elevated area, accessible via a large cavern, containing the top of a large waterfall and a leaning watchtower that stands in a pond. To the southeast is an area with rocky terrain, a small region covered in wetlands, and a hidden beach. The southern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and a couple tiny islets. Though the Settlement is primarily contained within the East Province a small portion of [[Artazon]] is also considered to be within the South Province.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="color:#000"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|south}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|south}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|south}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:SV Prerelease Mesagoza.png|100px]]
| [[Mesagoza]]
| 756
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cabo Poco SV.png|100px]]
| [[Cabo Poco]]
| 9
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Los Platos SV.png|100px]]
| [[Los Platos]]
| 24
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cortondo.png|100px]]
| [[Cortondo]]
| {{tt|43|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alfornada.png|100px]]
| [[Alfornada]]
| {{tt|47|Not counting walking NPCs and Dendra}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}
* [[Poco Path]]
* [[Inlet Grotto]]
* [[South Paldean Sea]]
* [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Grasswither Shrine]]
* [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** Grand Olive Orchard ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
* [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]]
* [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]]
** Secluded Beach (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]]
** [[Alfornada Cavern]]
** Leaking Tower of Paldea (Ten Sights of Paldea)

====West Province====
Located in the western region of Paldea is a city, a town, and a port. The region is mostly hilly and contains a few small rivers as well as a couple ponds and beaches. In the center of the region is a large desert located just south of a cavernous overhanging rock formation supported by massive natural pillars. The western sea contains a few areas with large outcrops and protrusions as well as smaller rocky islets.

=====Settlements=====
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! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|west}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|west}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cascarrafa.png|100px]]
| [[Cascarrafa]]
| {{tt|156|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Porto Marinada.png|100px]]
| [[Porto Marinada]]
| {{tt|49|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Medali.png|100px]]
| [[Medali]]
| {{tt|95|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Asado Desert]]
* [[West Paldean Sea]]
* [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Icerend Shrine]]
* [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Colonnade Hollow]] ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====East Province====
Located in the eastern region of Paldea are two towns and a major city known for its striking skyline. The region contains several small rivers and a few ponds and beaches, and is divided between a grassy plains, a rocky mining zone, and a small forest. The eastern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and two small islands.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="color:#000"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Levincia.png|100px]]
| [[Levincia]]
| {{tt|174|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Zapapico.png|100px]]
| [[Zapapico]]
| {{tt|51|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]
* [[East Paldean Sea]]
* [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
* [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
** Million Volt Skyline ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])

====North Province====
Located in the northern region of Paldea is a single town located on a snowy mountain. The mountain is the tallest in the Paldea region and features a hand-shaped cliff. South of the mountain is a route connecting the east to the west that cuts through caves in the mountain range. To the west is a large lake known for its massive waterfalls, and a sparsely wooded nature trail. To the east is a rugged region containing a bamboo grove, some notable waterfalls, and several ponds, including a large pond marked by three watchtowers. The northern sea is known for its rock pillars in the northwest, and also contains some sandbars and rocky islets in the north and northeast.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="color:#000"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Montenevera.png|100px]]
| [[Montenevera]]
| {{tt|34|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]
** Glaseado's Grasp ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
** Paldea's Highest Peak (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Casseroya Lake]]
** Casseroya Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]
* [[Socarrat Trail]]
** [[Groundblight Shrine]]
* [[North Paldean Sea]]
** Gracia Stones (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Firescourge Shrine]]
** Fury Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====[[Great Crater of Paldea]]====
Located in the center of Paldea is a massive crater covered in clouds surrounded by a ring of mountains. Located inside the crater is [[Area Zero]], with the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] deep underneath it.

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Zero Gate]]
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Zero Lab]]
* [[Area Zero Underdepths]]

====Animated series-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{paldea color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Anything Goes Café.png|100px]]
| [[Anything Goes Café]]
| style="text-align:left" | A restaurant located in Medali. It is run by [[Nandy and Mokichi]], whose {{p|Kingambit}} serves as its mascot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Arboliva Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Arboliva's Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | A forest located near Artazon. It is home to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}}, who protects Pokémon who live in the forest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed.png|100px]]
| [[Exceed|Exceed headquarters]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[Exceed]]'s branch in Paldea. [[Friede]] previously worked here in the past.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Explorers base HZ107.png|100px]]
| [[Explorers base]]
| style="text-align:left" | An [[Explorers]] base located not far from [[Manpūku Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Manpuku Town.png|100px]]
| [[Manpūku Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located near the sea. [[Rayu]] is a local artist here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wiglett Candy Store Logo.png|100px]]
| {{p|Wiglett}} Candy Store
| style="text-align:left" | The Wiglett Candy Store chain is a specialized sweets franchise. This chain is present in several tourist spots in Paldea.

|}

====Other animations====
=====[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{paldea color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Paldea Postal Service.png|100px]]
| Paldea Postal Service
| style="text-align:left" | The Paldea Post Service is an important location in [[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]], it is the place where the protagonist {{OBP|Hana|Dragonite and the Special Delivery}} and her idol, a {{p|Dragonite}} who works as a postman.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

==Paldea League==
{{main|Paldea League}}
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.

===Gym Leaders===
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colsa|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjyamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Napper|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

===Elite Four and Top Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}
|}

==Titan Pokémon==
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory. Each obtained Herba Mystica unlocks a new ability for Florian/Juliana's {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|- style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! colspan="2" | Titan Pokémon
! Herba Mystica
! Badge
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlocked upgrade
|- style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"
| [[South Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{rock color dark}}|'''South Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Stony Cliff Titan}}''' [[File:0950Klawf.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{Rock color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Rock}}
| [[File:Bag Sweet Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Sweet Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''
| Dashing
|- style="color:#{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}"
| [[West Province (Area One)|{{color|{{flying color dark}}|'''West Province''' (Area One)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Open Sky Titan}}''' [[File:0962Bombirdier.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{Flying color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:Bag Bitter Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Bitter Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''
| Swimming
|- style="color:#{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}"
| [[East Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{steel color dark}}|'''East Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Lurking Steel Titan}}''' [[File:0968Orthworm.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{Steel color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Salty Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Salty Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''
| High Jumping
|- style="color:#{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}"
| '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|S}} [[File:0984Great Tusk.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|V}} [[File:0990Iron Treads.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Sour Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Sour Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''
| Gliding
|- style="color:#{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0977Dondozo.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Water}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0978Tatsugiri.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:Bag Spicy Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Spicy Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Climbing
|}

==Team Star==
{{main|Team Star}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* All settlements in Paldea, along with a few notable landmarks (i.e. [[Asado Desert]], [[Socarrat Trail]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], and [[Casseroya Lake]]), are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term "Paldean form".
* This is the first region since [[Kanto]] to lack a [[battle facility]], but it is also the only region to have introduced at least one notable [[type expert]] for every type.
** This is also the only region to have a [[Badge]] for every single type.
* Not counting [[Hisui]], which is the former name of a region with numbered routes, this is the first region not to have any traditionally numbered routes.
* The shape of the Paldea region resembles a turtle, specifically {{p|Terapagos}}, with the southwestern rock formation representing the head, and the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] at the center resembling the hexagonal pattern on Terapagos's shell. This may be a reference to the {{wp|World Turtle}} myth, in which a giant turtle carries the land on its back.

==In other languages==
{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:3px solid #{{paldea color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
| Paldea
| From its Japanese and English name
|-
| Korean
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 帕底亞 ''Pàdǐyǎ'' / ''Paakdáia''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyà''
|-
| Hebrew
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hindi
| पैलडीया ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Палдея ''Paldeya'' Пальдея ''Pal'deya''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
* [[Generation IX]]
* [[Paldean form]]
{{Regions|Paldea}}
{{Paldea}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Paldea locations|*]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]

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Paldea

2026-01-07T12:34:14Z

Sentret2Gen: /* Etymology and design concept */ Minor changes in order and redudant content.

{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=paldea
|name=Paldea
|jname=パルデア
|tmname=Paldea
|image=Paldea artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Art of the Paldea region from {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}} [[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}
|firstpartner={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}
|villain=[[Team Star]] [[Zero Lab#Trainers|The Paradise Protection Protocol]] [[Explorers]] (''{{aniseries|HZ|Horizons}}'')
|league=[[Paldea League]]
|location={{pal|Pokémon League}}
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]
|generation={{Gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Liko and Roy's Departure]]''  ''[[The Sparkling of Terapagos]]''  ''[[Terastal Debut]]''  ''[[Rayquaza Rising]]''  ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]'' ''[[POKÉTOON]]'' ''[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]''
|season=[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Horizons]] [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|The Search for Laqua]]
|manga=''[[PASV01|Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!]]''
}}
The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the central setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

Paldea is described as "a sprawling region bursting with lush nature and magnificent landscapes". The region is a large peninsula dominated by the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], a massive geological formation shrouded in clouds and ringed by mountains. The region is also known for its great diversity of biomes:

* The [[South Province]] has rolling hills, numerous broad rivers, extensive wetlands including swamps and mudflats, olive groves, and canyonlands.
* The [[West Province]] contains steep grassy slopes, high cliffs, and large expanses of sandy desert.
* The [[East Province]] is characterized by wide grasslands, forests, dense thickets, and rocky badlands.
* The [[North Province]] is home to lakes, glaciers, and a snowy range crowned by a towering mountain, with waterfalls and poplar-lined trails, as well as bamboo forests encircled by jagged, black-tipped peaks.

Paldea borders four Paldean seas, and its coastline includes beaches, sandbars, and scattered offshore islets.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
The name of the region may be inspired by παιδεία ''{{wp|Paideia|paideíā}}'' (Ancient Greek for "upbringing" and "education"), given the major presence of [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] in the plot. It may also involve ''España'' (Spanish name for {{wp|Spain}}), ''{{wp|aldea}}'' (Spanish for "village"), and ''paradox'' (referring to the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]]). Considering the gastronomic theme of the region, Paldea may also be inspired by ''{{wp|paella}}'', one of the best-known dishes in {{wp|Spanish cuisine}} with the aforementioned dish making its appearance in [[Go-For-Broke Grill|one of the restaurants]] in the region.

Paldea may be also a portmanteau of ''{{wp|paradise}}'' and ''{{wp|Arcadia (utopia)|Arcadia}}'' (an idyllic natural landscape), evoking the image of a rustic utopia in harmony with nature. It may also incorporate ''{{wp|Pangaea}}'' (an ancient supercontinent), relating to the descriptions of the sprawling landscapes of the region as well as the open-world concept of the game.

===Design concept===
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Paldea region as the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}.]]
====Real-world inspiration====
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}

Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, which comprises {{wp|Spain}}, {{wp|Portugal}}, and {{wp|Andorra}}. It draws inspiration primarily from the {{wp|culture of Spain}},<ref name="CorporatePokemonJP">"[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/topics/detail/129.html The World of Paldea Came to Shima Spain Village]". The Pokémon Company Official Press Site. September 25, 2024.</ref> as can be seen in its geography, diverse biomes, {{wp|Spanish architecture|architecture}}, {{wp|Spanish cuisine|cuisine}}, {{wp|Music of Spain|musical influences}}, Pokémon nomenclature, and the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the inhabitants of Paldea. Specific references to Portugal with its {{wp|Portuguese architecture|architecture}} and {{wp|Portuguese language|language}} can also be found mainly in western areas of the region.

In 2024, [[The Pokémon Company]] collaborated with the real-world theme park {{wp|Shima Spain Village}} in Japan to showcase Paldea's Spanish inspirations.<ref name=CorporatePokemonJP />

====Thematic elements====
The design of Paldea is organized around two complementary concepts that shape the region's identity:
* First, it emphasizes the themes of journey and self-discovery, articulated most clearly through the [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]] and [[Uva Academy]]'s "Treasure Hunt", an activity that encourages students to explore the vastness of Paldea in search of their own personal "treasure". In this sense, the characters' narratives are framed by curiosity and discovery, with personal growth at their core.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/overview/</ref> The theme of treasure hunting and exploration in the plot may also allude to the {{wp|Age of Discovery}} with Portugal and Spain initially ushering maritime expeditions in that era. The appearance of the [[treasures of ruin]] may also reference the cultural and trade exchanges of the West with China during the period, such as the {{wp|History of China–Portugal relations|Portuguese establishment}} of trading activities in southern China in the early 16th century with the founding of {{wp|Portuguese Macau|Macau}} followed by {{wp|China–Spain relations|Spanish contacts}} with China in the latter part of the century. The internal code for [[Area Zero]] in the game's files also suggest the fictional island of {{wp|Atlantis}} and potentially other such {{wp|Lost lands|lost lands and civilizations}} as a source of inspiration for the area, while the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]] may be inspired by the concept of {{wp|out-of-place artifact}} (OOPArt).
* Second, Paldea is heavily influenced by {{wp|gastronomy}} and the {{wp|culinary arts}}, with food culture serving as a central aspect of the region's identity. All settlements and various locations in Paldea are named after culinary terms: meals, kitchen essentials, and cooking techniques and processes, embedding gastronomy into the very geography of the region. This theme further extends into gameplay mechanics, including [[picnic]]s, [[Sandwich|sandwich crafting]], and food-themed Pokémon. Players may also visit a wide variety of establishments, ranging from [[Every Wich Way|bars]] and [[Seabreeze Café|taverns]] to [[Seafood Fresco|restaurants]], [[Artisan Bakery|bakeries]], and [[Smoochurro|street food stalls]], all of which reinforce cuisine as a defining dimension of Paldean culture.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/trainers-guide/the-wondrous-foods-and-picnics-of-paldea/</ref>

==History==
===Prehistory===
{{spoilers}}
2,000,000 years prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, seismic shifts formed the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and drove {{p|Terapagos}} to the brink of extinction, with only {{ga|Terapagos|one known survivor}}. In a time way before the Paldean Empire's formation, symbols were drawn on the ground, while a large steel plate with more symbols on it is left underground, these can be found at the bottom of [[Area Zero]], their origin is completely unknown. 1,000,000 years prior, the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed by unknown means.

2,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea. The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the {{ga|Terapagos|treasure}} rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]]. 1,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.

At some point during the time of the Paldea empire, forts and watchtowers were built to watch on its neighboring countries during times of war. At some point, a merchant from the east travelled to Paldea and sold to the Paldean king four treasures from a faraway land; a vessel, a broken sword, a set of wooden tablets and a set of beads. These [[Treasures of ruin|four treasures]] were in reality Pokémon, which, due to the king's greed, were awakened and went berserk, causing a disaster that almost destroyed the kingdom. At some point, after the treasures' awakening, the Paldean king called out powerful Pokémon wielders that managed to defeat each of them and then seal them away in shrines across Paldea.

805 years prior, [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]]. 800 years prior, the Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.

200 years prior, the Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member [[Heath]], a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited. The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

140 years prior, {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero. 87 years prior, a research facility was constructed in Area Zero. 10 years prior, [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The Professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.

One and a half years prior, [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank. [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Cassiopeia]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director [[Harrington]] gave Cassiopeia a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Cassiopeia temporarily returned to their homeland to continue their studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return. [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher. [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.

One year prior, Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, along with an AI-operated android made in their likeness, created a fully functioning [[time machine]] with the intention of [[Time travel|bringing]] Pokémon from the past{{sup/9|S}}/future{{sup/9|V}} to Area Zero with the intent of creating a special ecosystem there. However, an incident occurred when two of the retrieved Pokémon, a pair of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, got into a territorial struggle that resulted in the Professor's death. This led the robot duplicate to realize that, should the now-dubbed [[Paradox Pokémon]] escape into the outside world, they would pose a threat to everything around them and began searching for potential candidates from Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, including the Professor's estranged son [[Arven]], to take part in a hasty mission to shut down the time machine before more dangerous Paradox Pokémon come through.

===Contemporary history===
===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
{{Ga|Florian}}/{{Ga|Juliana}}, having just moved to the Paldea [[region]] with their [[mother]], now lives in the small settlement of [[Cabo Poco]] and prepares to start their studies at [[Naranja Academy]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{Sup/9|V}} in the region's biggest city, [[Mesagoza]]. The academy's director, [[Clavell]], gives Florian/Juliana a choice of one of three [[first partner Pokémon]] and introduces them to their next-door neighbor and the head of the academy's student council, [[Nemona]]. Despite being a [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]]-level [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], Nemona also takes one of the first partner Pokémon in her care in order to train a new team alongside Florian/Juliana. While exploring [[Poco Path]], Florian/Juliana encounters a weak {{Ga|Koraidon}}{{Sup/9|S}}/{{Ga|Miraidon}}{{Sup/9|V}}, which saves them from a pack of angry {{p|Houndour}}. An academy student named [[Arven]] identifies the Pokémon and hands its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]] to Florian/Juliana.

As Florian/Juliana and Nemona make their way to Mesagoza, she introduces them to the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and arranges for Florian/Juliana to receive a [[Tera Orb]] so they can utilize the phenomenon as well. In Mesagoza, Florian/Juliana saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by members of [[Team Star]], a group of delinquent academy students accused of bullying. They are also contacted by [[Professor Sada]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{Sup/9|V}}, Arven's mother{{Sup/9|S}}/father{{Sup/9|V}}, who reveals that the Koraidon{{Sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{Sup/9|V}} Florian/Juliana now travels with was originally under their possession, and asks Florian/Juliana to look after it.

Three days later, Director Clavell initiates the Treasure Hunt, an independent study assignment where the [[Student (Trainer class)|students]] of the academy journey across Paldea in order to find something that they can call their own personal treasure. This allows Florian/Juliana to initiate three different storylines, either simultaneously or one by one.

=====Victory Road=====
At Nemona's urging, Florian/Juliana sets out to challenge the eight [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]] around Paldea. Those who collect the eight necessary [[Badge|Gym Badges]] may take on the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters and obtain the Champion Rank. While Florian/Juliana travels around the region to challenge the Gyms in any order they wish, Nemona frequently shows up to support her rival in various ways, most often by battling. Florian/Juliana is also introduced to [[Geeta]], the chairwoman of the [[Paldea League|Paldea Pokémon League]] and the region's strongest Champion-ranked Trainer, the Top Champion, as well as several members of Paldea's [[Elite Four]].

Once Florian/Juliana has all eight Gym Badges, they make their way to the Pokémon League headquarters. After passing an interview test, Florian/Juliana battles and defeats the Elite Four and Geeta, making them a Champion-ranked Trainer. Excited by them finally becoming her equal, Nemona challenges them to one more battle, in which she holds nothing back. Defeating her in this battle concludes the Victory Road storyline.

=====Path of Legends=====
Arven tells Florian/Juliana about the five [[giant Pokémon]] known as [[Titan Pokémon]] he has read about that reside in various places over Paldea, and requests Florian/Juliana's help in defeating them and collecting their [[Herba Mystica]], legendary herbs said to have amazing health benefits. During the quest to defeat the Titans, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} gradually regains its old abilities by eating [[Sandwich|sandwiches]] made with the Herba Mystica. Arven eventually also reveals that he wishes to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his partner, {{p|Mabosstiff}}, who was severely injured a while back.

After all the Herba Mystica have been collected, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} has recovered all of its former powers, excluding its ability to {{pkmn|battle}}, and Arven's Mabosstiff makes a full recovery, much to Arven's immense relief. The {{pkmn|Professor}} then requests Florian/Juliana to come see them at their laboratory at the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], with Arven battling Florian/Juliana at his full power to test if they're both ready to take on the most dangerous area in the region. Defeating him concludes the Path of Legends.

=====★ Starfall Street ★=====
An individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] hacks into Florian/Juliana's [[Rotom Phone]] and requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation codenamed "Operation Starfall". Director Clavell, disguised as an academy student and using the pseudonym "Clive", joins Florian/Juliana as they make their way around Paldea to take down the five squads of Team Star at their bases by defeating the boss of each squad. During Florian/Juliana's one-man war against the team, they gradually learn more about the team's history. The team was formed by victims of bullying who, rallied together by their mysterious "big boss", decided to finally confront their bullies. However, when confronted 18 months before the events of the game, the bullies fled without even attempting to fight back and dropped out of the academy. Moreover, the then-deputy director of the academy wiped out all the cases of bullying from the school's records, making Team Star seem like bullies themselves. Blaming themselves for having failed to prevent this from occurring, the entire staff of the academy had resigned as a result, explaining why none of the current staff members know anything about the incident.

Eventually, once all five of Team Star's squads have been taken down, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as the "big boss" of Team Star, having started Operation Starfall because the team cannot continue operating in its current way, and tells Florian/Juliana to confront them in the schoolyard at night. At the academy, Clavell takes off his disguise and claims himself to be Cassiopeia, but after being defeated in a battle, he admits he was simply testing Florian/Juliana to see if they'd be ready to face the real Cassiopeia. Florian/Juliana meets the real Cassiopeia in the schoolyard, who reveals herself to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell reveals that the Team Star bosses were watching the battle, and allows the team to continue operating as long as they turn their bases into training facilities for Trainers, which they accept. This concludes ★ Starfall Street ★.

=====The Way Home=====
After the first three stories have been concluded, Florian/Juliana, Arven, Nemona, and Penny make their way to [[Area Zero]] at the Great Crater of Paldea, following the Professor's request. As the group travels to the four research stations around the area to unlock the door to the Professor's laboratory, they encounter primeval{{sup/9|S}}/mechanical{{sup/9|V}} Pokémon, which are revealed to have been [[Time travel|brought to the present day from another era]] by a [[time machine]] created by the Professor, including two specimens of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}. At the laboratory's entrance, some of these [[Paradox Pokémon]] confront Florian/Juliana and their friends, forcing Florian/Juliana to enter the [[Zero Lab]] alone while their friends fight off the Pokémon outside.

Inside the laboratory, Florian/Juliana discovers that the Professor is actually a robot, created by the real Professor before they were killed by the second and more aggressive Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}}. The {{wp|artificial intelligence}} within the robot, despite being an exact copy of the Professor's memories and knowledge, opposes the original Professor's plan to keep the time machine running, as it would threaten to destroy Paldea's ecosystem with an overflow of Paradox Pokémon. However, since the AI is programmed to protect the time machine, Florian/Juliana is forced to battle it against its will. Once the AI has been defeated, Florian/Juliana is rejoined by their friends, and a program called the Paradise Protection Protocol takes over the robot Professor, as well as locking all [[Poké Ball|Poké Balls]] not marked with the Professor's ID. Finally regaining its ability to battle, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} confronts and defeats the other member of its kind, ending the Paradise Protection Protocol's hold over the AI. The AI, however, recognizes that its systems are so integrally connected with the time machine that the machine cannot be shut down as long as it remains present. As such, the AI chooses to travel to another era using the time machine, bidding Florian/Juliana and their friends farewell as it disappears. After the time machine shuts down permanently, Florian/Juliana and their friends decide to take a slow and scenic route back to Mesagoza, concluding The Way Home and the main game.

=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
An annual school trip is held by Naranja Academy{{Sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{Sup/9|V}} and its sister school [[Blueberry Academy]] to the land of [[Kitakami]].

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
Following Florian/Juliana's victory in the [[Blueberry Academy#BB League|BB League]] in Blueberry Academy, they, [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], and [[Drayton]] are invited to meet [[Briar]], who informs them that she has finally received a permission from the [[Paldea League|Paldean Pokémon League]] to enter [[Area Zero]] within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], her hopes being on discovering the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} within its depths to prove [[Heath]]'s findings correct. Still wanting to defeat Florian/Juliana, Kieran agrees to come along in the hopes of {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} Terapagos. Carmine also agrees to join, while Drayton can't be bothered with traveling all the way to Paldea, so he stays behind. Before their departure, Florian/Juliana is met by [[Geeta]] and [[Rika]], the former whom hands them a mysterious artifact known as the [[Indigo Disk]], which had originally belonged to an Area Zero researcher.

In Area Zero, Florian/Juliana, Carmine, Kieran, and Briar travel to the [[Zero Lab]], where the purpose of the Indigo Disk is revealed as a method of redirecting the facility's elevator even further below than the [[time machine]] room and into the [[Area Zero Underdepths]]. Traversing through the crystal-filled cave, Florian/Juliana learns of the nineteenth Tera Type, called the {{t|Stellar}} Tera Type, which consists of the power of every other [[type]] combined and is possessed by some wild Tera Pokémon living in the cave. At the very bottom of the cave, the group discovers a crystal that Briar says is the dormant form of Terapagos. Once Terapagos awakens, it tries to approach Florian/Juliana, but Kieran, refusing to allow {{p|Ogerpon|another Legendary Pokémon}} to join Florian/Juliana instead of him, swiftly catches Terapagos with a [[Master Ball]].

Eager to see Terapagos in action, Briar urges Florian/Juliana to battle Kieran. Florian/Juliana accepts, but despite Kieran using Terapagos against them, he still loses. Briar realizes that Terapagos is not at its full power and tells Kieran to use his [[Tera Orb]] on it. Doing this, though, unintentionally causes Terapagos's power to overflow and go out of control, even breaking its own Master Ball when Kieran tries to [[recall]] it. Florian/Juliana and Carmine are forced to battle Terapagos, though Carmine quickly loses, with Terapagos absorbing away any [[Terastal energy]] used by Florian/Juliana to Terastallize their Pokémon. Following Carmine's repeated urging, Kieran finally teams up with Florian/Juliana, allowing them to overpower Terapagos. This time, Kieran is fine with Florian/Juliana catching Terapagos, reconciling with them as the group returns to Blueberry Academy, ending the main story of The Indigo Disk and [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] as a whole.

Following the journey to Area Zero's depths, Briar publishes a retelling of the expedition in [[Briar's Book|a book]], giving a copy of it to Florian/Juliana as a gift. After receiving it, Florian/Juliana can visit the [[Crystal Pool]] in Kitakami, causing Terapagos to emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] and a strange mist to appear. From the mist emerges [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who seems to have somehow been [[Time travel|transported]] there through time and space. {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} emerges from its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]], happy to see its former owner again. The {{pkmn|Professor}} becomes fascinated by various things Florian/Juliana tells them about, especially the information presented in Briar's book. Wishing to study it further, the Professor trades it for their cherished copy of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} before the mist disappears and they are transported back to where they came from.

===== [[Mochi Mayhem]] =====
After the Florian/Juliana received a phone call from [[Arven]] in [[Kitakami]], asking if he could visit them at [[Player's house|their house]] at [[Cabo Poco]], they meet Arven, along with [[Nemona]] and [[Penny]], who had overheard his phone call and insisted on coming along. Florian/Juliana's [[Mom (Paldea)|Mom]] gives them a letter from [[Kieran]], informing them that he's taking a break from [[Blueberry Academy]] and is currently residing at his home in [[Mossui Town]]. The letter also includes tickets for the player and their friends, who are all feeling happy about the idea of getting to visit [[Kitakami]], so they depart there immediately.

==Geography==
[[File:Paldea Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Paldea in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Demographics===
The Paldea region has a population of at least 1523, excluding Trainers outside of settlements, Team Star Bases, and walking NPCs except for Los Platos and Mesagoza.

===Notable locations===
Paldea has twelve cities and towns. Instead of routes, Paldea is divided into four provinces, each with three areas (except for the South Province, which has six). At the center of the region is the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], which houses [[Area Zero]].

Unlike previous {{pkmn|games}}, none of the cities and towns in Paldea have slogans.

====South Province====
[[File:Paldea South Province PPW.png|thumb|250px|The South Province of Paldea in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Located in the southern region of Paldea is the [[hometown]] of the {{player}} and their [[rival]], three other settlements, and Paldea's largest city: [[Mesagoza]]. The city is surrounded by a large river basin that splits into three smaller rivers that head out to Paldea's seas. The region is mostly grassy with several small ponds and beaches, as well as a cave. To the southwest is an an agricultural zone with a large olive orchard, and an elevated area, accessible via a large cavern, containing the top of a large waterfall and a leaning watchtower that stands in a pond. To the southeast is an area with rocky terrain, a small region covered in wetlands, and a hidden beach. The southern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and a couple tiny islets. Though the Settlement is primarily contained within the East Province a small portion of [[Artazon]] is also considered to be within the South Province.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:SV Prerelease Mesagoza.png|100px]]
| [[Mesagoza]]
| 756
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cabo Poco SV.png|100px]]
| [[Cabo Poco]]
| 9
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Los Platos SV.png|100px]]
| [[Los Platos]]
| 24
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cortondo.png|100px]]
| [[Cortondo]]
| {{tt|43|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alfornada.png|100px]]
| [[Alfornada]]
| {{tt|47|Not counting walking NPCs and Dendra}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}
* [[Poco Path]]
* [[Inlet Grotto]]
* [[South Paldean Sea]]
* [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Grasswither Shrine]]
* [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** Grand Olive Orchard ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
* [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]]
* [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]]
** Secluded Beach (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]]
** [[Alfornada Cavern]]
** Leaking Tower of Paldea (Ten Sights of Paldea)

====West Province====
Located in the western region of Paldea is a city, a town, and a port. The region is mostly hilly and contains a few small rivers as well as a couple ponds and beaches. In the center of the region is a large desert located just south of a cavernous overhanging rock formation supported by massive natural pillars. The western sea contains a few areas with large outcrops and protrusions as well as smaller rocky islets.

=====Settlements=====
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! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|west}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|west}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cascarrafa.png|100px]]
| [[Cascarrafa]]
| {{tt|156|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Porto Marinada.png|100px]]
| [[Porto Marinada]]
| {{tt|49|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Medali.png|100px]]
| [[Medali]]
| {{tt|95|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Asado Desert]]
* [[West Paldean Sea]]
* [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Icerend Shrine]]
* [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Colonnade Hollow]] ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====East Province====
Located in the eastern region of Paldea are two towns and a major city known for its striking skyline. The region contains several small rivers and a few ponds and beaches, and is divided between a grassy plains, a rocky mining zone, and a small forest. The eastern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and two small islands.

=====Settlements=====
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! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Levincia.png|100px]]
| [[Levincia]]
| {{tt|174|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Zapapico.png|100px]]
| [[Zapapico]]
| {{tt|51|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]
* [[East Paldean Sea]]
* [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
* [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
** Million Volt Skyline ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])

====North Province====
Located in the northern region of Paldea is a single town located on a snowy mountain. The mountain is the tallest in the Paldea region and features a hand-shaped cliff. South of the mountain is a route connecting the east to the west that cuts through caves in the mountain range. To the west is a large lake known for its massive waterfalls, and a sparsely wooded nature trail. To the east is a rugged region containing a bamboo grove, some notable waterfalls, and several ponds, including a large pond marked by three watchtowers. The northern sea is known for its rock pillars in the northwest, and also contains some sandbars and rocky islets in the north and northeast.

=====Settlements=====
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! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|north}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Montenevera.png|100px]]
| [[Montenevera]]
| {{tt|34|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]
** Glaseado's Grasp ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
** Paldea's Highest Peak (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Casseroya Lake]]
** Casseroya Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]
* [[Socarrat Trail]]
** [[Groundblight Shrine]]
* [[North Paldean Sea]]
** Gracia Stones (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Firescourge Shrine]]
** Fury Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====[[Great Crater of Paldea]]====
Located in the center of Paldea is a massive crater covered in clouds surrounded by a ring of mountains. Located inside the crater is [[Area Zero]], with the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] deep underneath it.

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Zero Gate]]
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Zero Lab]]
* [[Area Zero Underdepths]]

====Animated series-exclusive====
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! style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Anything Goes Café.png|100px]]
| [[Anything Goes Café]]
| style="text-align:left" | A restaurant located in Medali. It is run by [[Nandy and Mokichi]], whose {{p|Kingambit}} serves as its mascot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Arboliva Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Arboliva's Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | A forest located near Artazon. It is home to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}}, who protects Pokémon who live in the forest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed.png|100px]]
| [[Exceed|Exceed headquarters]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[Exceed]]'s branch in Paldea. [[Friede]] previously worked here in the past.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Explorers base HZ107.png|100px]]
| [[Explorers base]]
| style="text-align:left" | An [[Explorers]] base located not far from [[Manpūku Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Manpuku Town.png|100px]]
| [[Manpūku Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located near the sea. [[Rayu]] is a local artist here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wiglett Candy Store Logo.png|100px]]
| {{p|Wiglett}} Candy Store
| style="text-align:left" | The Wiglett Candy Store chain is a specialized sweets franchise. This chain is present in several tourist spots in Paldea.

|}

====Other animations====
=====[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{paldea color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Paldea Postal Service.png|100px]]
| Paldea Postal Service
| style="text-align:left" | The Paldea Post Service is an important location in [[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]], it is the place where the protagonist {{OBP|Hana|Dragonite and the Special Delivery}} and her idol, a {{p|Dragonite}} who works as a postman.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

==Paldea League==
{{main|Paldea League}}
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.

===Gym Leaders===
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colsa|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjyamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Napper|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

===Elite Four and Top Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}
|}

==Titan Pokémon==
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory. Each obtained Herba Mystica unlocks a new ability for Florian/Juliana's {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|- style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! colspan="2" | Titan Pokémon
! Herba Mystica
! Badge
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlocked upgrade
|- style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"
| [[South Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{rock color dark}}|'''South Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Stony Cliff Titan}}''' [[File:0950Klawf.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{Rock color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Rock}}
| [[File:Bag Sweet Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Sweet Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''
| Dashing
|- style="color:#{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}"
| [[West Province (Area One)|{{color|{{flying color dark}}|'''West Province''' (Area One)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Open Sky Titan}}''' [[File:0962Bombirdier.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{Flying color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:Bag Bitter Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Bitter Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''
| Swimming
|- style="color:#{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}"
| [[East Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{steel color dark}}|'''East Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Lurking Steel Titan}}''' [[File:0968Orthworm.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{Steel color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Salty Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Salty Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''
| High Jumping
|- style="color:#{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}"
| '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|S}} [[File:0984Great Tusk.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|V}} [[File:0990Iron Treads.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Sour Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Sour Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''
| Gliding
|- style="color:#{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0977Dondozo.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Water}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0978Tatsugiri.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:Bag Spicy Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Spicy Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Climbing
|}

==Team Star==
{{main|Team Star}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* All settlements in Paldea, along with a few notable landmarks (i.e. [[Asado Desert]], [[Socarrat Trail]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], and [[Casseroya Lake]]), are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term "Paldean form".
* This is the first region since [[Kanto]] to lack a [[battle facility]], but it is also the only region to have introduced at least one notable [[type expert]] for every type.
** This is also the only region to have a [[Badge]] for every single type.
* Not counting [[Hisui]], which is the former name of a region with numbered routes, this is the first region not to have any traditionally numbered routes.
* The shape of the Paldea region resembles a turtle, specifically {{p|Terapagos}}, with the southwestern rock formation representing the head, and the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] at the center resembling the hexagonal pattern on Terapagos's shell. This may be a reference to the {{wp|World Turtle}} myth, in which a giant turtle carries the land on its back.

==In other languages==
{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:3px solid #{{paldea color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
| Paldea
| From its Japanese and English name
|-
| Korean
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 帕底亞 ''Pàdǐyǎ'' / ''Paakdáia''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyà''
|-
| Hebrew
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hindi
| पैलडीया ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Палдея ''Paldeya'' Пальдея ''Pal'deya''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
* [[Generation IX]]
* [[Paldean form]]
{{Regions|Paldea}}
{{Paldea}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Paldea locations|*]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]

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Paldea

2026-01-05T13:24:16Z

Sentret2Gen: Minor grammar changes. Moved some parts to the thematic sub-section.

{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=paldea
|name=Paldea
|jname=パルデア
|tmname=Paldea
|image=Paldea artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Art of the Paldea region from {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|introduction={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
|professor=[[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}} [[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}
|firstpartner={{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Quaxly}}
|villain=[[Team Star]] [[Zero Lab#Trainers|The Paradise Protection Protocol]] [[Explorers]] (''{{aniseries|HZ|Horizons}}'')
|league=[[Paldea League]]
|location={{pal|Pokémon League}}
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex]]
|generation={{Gen|IX}}
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''[[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth]]'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Liko and Roy's Departure]]''  ''[[The Sparkling of Terapagos]]''  ''[[Terastal Debut]]''  ''[[Rayquaza Rising]]''  ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]'' ''[[POKÉTOON]]'' ''[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]''
|season=[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Horizons]] [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|The Search for Laqua]]
|manga=''[[PASV01|Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!]]''
}}
The '''Paldea''' region (Japanese: '''パルデア{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Paldea {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the ninth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the central setting of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.

Paldea is described as "a sprawling region bursting with lush nature and magnificent landscapes". The region is a large peninsula dominated by the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], a massive geological formation shrouded in clouds and ringed by mountains. The region is also known for its great diversity of biomes:

* The [[South Province]] has rolling hills, numerous broad rivers, extensive wetlands including swamps and mudflats, olive groves, and canyonlands.
* The [[West Province]] contains steep grassy slopes, high cliffs, and large expanses of sandy desert.
* The [[East Province]] is characterized by wide grasslands, forests, dense thickets, and rocky badlands.
* The [[North Province]] is home to lakes, glaciers, and a snowy range crowned by a towering mountain, with waterfalls and poplar-lined trails, as well as bamboo forests encircled by jagged, black-tipped peaks.

Paldea borders four Paldean seas, and its coastline includes beaches, sandbars, and scattered offshore islets.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
The name of the region may be inspired by παιδεία ''{{wp|Paideia|paideíā}}'' (Ancient Greek for "upbringing" and "education"), given the major presence of [[Naranja Academy]]/[[Uva Academy]] in the plot. It may also involve ''España'' (Spanish name for {{wp|Spain}}), ''{{wp|aldea}}'' (Spanish for "village"), and ''paradox'' (referring to the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]]). Considering the gastronomic theme of the region, Paldea may also be inspired by ''{{wp|paella}}'', one of the best-known dishes in {{wp|Spanish cuisine}} with the aforementioned dish making its appearance in [[Go-For-Broke Grill|one of the restaurants]] in the region.

Paldea may also be a portmanteau of ''{{wp|paradise}}'' and ''{{wp|Arcadia (utopia)|Arcadia}}'' (an idyllic natural landscape), evoking the image of a rustic utopia in harmony with nature. It may also incorporate ''{{wp|Pangaea}}'' (an ancient supercontinent), relating to the descriptions of the sprawling landscapes of the region as well as the open-world concept of the game.

===Design concept===
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Paldea region as the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}.]]
====Real-world inspiration====
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Paldea|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea}}

Paldea is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}, namely {{wp|Spain}} and {{wp|Portugal}} and its shared culture and fauna. It draws inspiration primarily from the {{wp|culture of Spain}},<ref name="CorporatePokemonJP">"[https://corporate.pokemon.co.jp/en/topics/detail/129.html The World of Paldea Came to Shima Spain Village]". The Pokémon Company Official Press Site. September 25, 2024.</ref> as can be seen in its geography, diverse biomes, {{wp|Spanish architecture|architecture}}, {{wp|Spanish cuisine|cuisine}}, {{wp|Music of Spain|musical influences}}, Pokémon nomenclature, and the sporadic use of the {{wp|Spanish language}} by the inhabitants of Paldea. Some references to Portugal with its {{wp|Portuguese architecture|architecture}} and {{wp|Portuguese language|language}} can also be found mainly in western areas of the region.

In 2024, [[The Pokémon Company]] collaborated with the real-world theme park {{wp|Shima Spain Village}} in Japan to showcase Paldea's Spanish inspirations.<ref name=CorporatePokemonJP />

====Thematic elements====
The design of Paldea is organized around two complementary concepts that shape the region's identity:
* First, it emphasizes the themes of journey and self-discovery, articulated most clearly through the [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]] and [[Uva Academy]]'s "Treasure Hunt", an activity that encourages students to explore the vastness of Paldea in search of their own personal "treasure". In this sense, the characters' narratives are framed by curiosity and discovery, with personal growth at their core.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/overview/</ref> The theme of treasure hunting and exploration in the plot may also allude to the {{wp|Age of Discovery}} with Portugal and Spain initially ushering maritime expeditions in that era. The appearance of the [[treasures of ruin]] may also reference the cultural and trade exchanges of the West with China during the period, such as the {{wp|History of China–Portugal relations|Portuguese establishment}} of trading activities in southern China in the early 16th century with the founding of {{wp|Portuguese Macau|Macau}} followed by {{wp|China–Spain relations|Spanish contacts}} with China in the latter part of the century. The internal code for [[Area Zero]] in the game's files also suggest the fictional island of {{wp|Atlantis}} and potentially other such {{wp|Lost lands|lost lands and civilizations}} as a source of inspiration for the area, while the appearance of [[Paradox Pokémon]] may be inspired by the concept of {{wp|out-of-place artifact}} (OOPArt).
* Second, Paldea is heavily influenced by {{wp|gastronomy}} and the {{wp|culinary arts}}, with food culture serving as a central aspect of the region's identity. All settlements and various locations in Paldea are named after culinary terms: meals, kitchen essentials, and cooking techniques and processes, embedding gastronomy into the very geography of the region. This theme further extends into gameplay mechanics, including [[picnic]]s, [[Sandwich|sandwich crafting]], and food-themed Pokémon. Players may also visit a wide variety of establishments, ranging from [[Every Wich Way|bars]] and [[Seabreeze Café|taverns]] to [[Seafood Fresco|restaurants]], [[Artisan Bakery|bakeries]], and [[Smoochurro|street food stalls]], all of which reinforce cuisine as a defining dimension of Paldean culture.<ref>https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/trainers-guide/the-wondrous-foods-and-picnics-of-paldea/</ref>

==History==
===Prehistory===
{{spoilers}}
2,000,000 years prior to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, seismic shifts formed the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] and drove {{p|Terapagos}} to the brink of extinction, with only {{ga|Terapagos|one known survivor}}. In a time way before the Paldean Empire's formation, symbols were drawn on the ground, while a large steel plate with more symbols on it is left underground, these can be found at the bottom of [[Area Zero]], their origin is completely unknown. 1,000,000 years prior, the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] was formed by unknown means.

2,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea. The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the {{ga|Terapagos|treasure}} rumored to lie inside [[Area Zero]]. 1,000 years prior, the Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.

At some point during the time of the Paldea empire, forts and watchtowers were built to watch on its neighboring countries during times of war. At some point, a merchant from the east travelled to Paldea and sold to the Paldean king four treasures from a faraway land; a vessel, a broken sword, a set of wooden tablets and a set of beads. These [[Treasures of ruin|four treasures]] were in reality Pokémon, which, due to the king's greed, were awakened and went berserk, causing a disaster that almost destroyed the kingdom. At some point, after the treasures' awakening, the Paldean king called out powerful Pokémon wielders that managed to defeat each of them and then seal them away in shrines across Paldea.

805 years prior, [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} was founded in [[Mesagoza]]. 800 years prior, the Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.

200 years prior, the Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member [[Heath]], a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}}. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited. The Area Zero Expedition planted [[Herba Mystica]], a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokémon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome [[Titan Pokémon|Titans]].

140 years prior, {{Tera}}stallized Pokémon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero. 87 years prior, a research facility was constructed in Area Zero. 10 years prior, [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The Professor proceeded to invent the [[Tera Orb]] technology, sharing it with the Pokémon League and the Academy.

One and a half years prior, [[Nemona]] passed the [[Paldea League]]'s Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank. [[Team Star]] confronted their bullies at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}} in a clash that caused a scandal for the school. Team Star's leader, [[Cassiopeia]], secretly came forward and accepted full blame for the incident. Recognizing the bullying problem as a failure of his administration, Director [[Harrington]] gave Cassiopeia a lenient punishment and then resigned along with all other teaching staff at the time. Cassiopeia temporarily returned to their homeland to continue their studies. The other members of Team Star, unaware of why their boss ceased communicating with them, stopped attending classes and maintained the organization while they waited for their boss's return. [[Clavell]] and his assistant [[Jacq]] left their jobs as researchers to work for Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. Clavell became the academy's director, and Jacq became a biology teacher. [[Tyme]] retired as the {{type|Rock}} [[Gym Leader]] of [[Montenevera]] to work as a mathematics teacher at Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}. {{type|Ghost}} specialist [[Ryme]] succeeded her sister as Montenevera's Gym Leader.

One year prior, Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}, along with an AI-operated android made in their likeness, created a fully functioning [[time machine]] with the intention of [[Time travel|bringing]] Pokémon from the past{{sup/9|S}}/future{{sup/9|V}} to Area Zero with the intent of creating a special ecosystem there. However, an incident occurred when two of the retrieved Pokémon, a pair of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, got into a territorial struggle that resulted in the Professor's death. This led the robot duplicate to realize that, should the now-dubbed [[Paradox Pokémon]] escape into the outside world, they would pose a threat to everything around them and began searching for potential candidates from Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, including the Professor's estranged son [[Arven]], to take part in a hasty mission to shut down the time machine before more dangerous Paradox Pokémon come through.

===Contemporary history===
===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
{{Ga|Florian}}/{{Ga|Juliana}}, having just moved to the Paldea [[region]] with their [[mother]], now lives in the small settlement of [[Cabo Poco]] and prepares to start their studies at [[Naranja Academy]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{Sup/9|V}} in the region's biggest city, [[Mesagoza]]. The academy's director, [[Clavell]], gives Florian/Juliana a choice of one of three [[first partner Pokémon]] and introduces them to their next-door neighbor and the head of the academy's student council, [[Nemona]]. Despite being a [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]]-level [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], Nemona also takes one of the first partner Pokémon in her care in order to train a new team alongside Florian/Juliana. While exploring [[Poco Path]], Florian/Juliana encounters a weak {{Ga|Koraidon}}{{Sup/9|S}}/{{Ga|Miraidon}}{{Sup/9|V}}, which saves them from a pack of angry {{p|Houndour}}. An academy student named [[Arven]] identifies the Pokémon and hands its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]] to Florian/Juliana.

As Florian/Juliana and Nemona make their way to Mesagoza, she introduces them to the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and arranges for Florian/Juliana to receive a [[Tera Orb]] so they can utilize the phenomenon as well. In Mesagoza, Florian/Juliana saves a girl named [[Penny]] from being harassed by members of [[Team Star]], a group of delinquent academy students accused of bullying. They are also contacted by [[Professor Sada]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{Sup/9|V}}, Arven's mother{{Sup/9|S}}/father{{Sup/9|V}}, who reveals that the Koraidon{{Sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{Sup/9|V}} Florian/Juliana now travels with was originally under their possession, and asks Florian/Juliana to look after it.

Three days later, Director Clavell initiates the Treasure Hunt, an independent study assignment where the [[Student (Trainer class)|students]] of the academy journey across Paldea in order to find something that they can call their own personal treasure. This allows Florian/Juliana to initiate three different storylines, either simultaneously or one by one.

=====Victory Road=====
At Nemona's urging, Florian/Juliana sets out to challenge the eight [[Gym|Pokémon Gyms]] around Paldea. Those who collect the eight necessary [[Badge|Gym Badges]] may take on the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters and obtain the Champion Rank. While Florian/Juliana travels around the region to challenge the Gyms in any order they wish, Nemona frequently shows up to support her rival in various ways, most often by battling. Florian/Juliana is also introduced to [[Geeta]], the chairwoman of the [[Paldea League|Paldea Pokémon League]] and the region's strongest Champion-ranked Trainer, the Top Champion, as well as several members of Paldea's [[Elite Four]].

Once Florian/Juliana has all eight Gym Badges, they make their way to the Pokémon League headquarters. After passing an interview test, Florian/Juliana battles and defeats the Elite Four and Geeta, making them a Champion-ranked Trainer. Excited by them finally becoming her equal, Nemona challenges them to one more battle, in which she holds nothing back. Defeating her in this battle concludes the Victory Road storyline.

=====Path of Legends=====
Arven tells Florian/Juliana about the five [[giant Pokémon]] known as [[Titan Pokémon]] he has read about that reside in various places over Paldea, and requests Florian/Juliana's help in defeating them and collecting their [[Herba Mystica]], legendary herbs said to have amazing health benefits. During the quest to defeat the Titans, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} gradually regains its old abilities by eating [[Sandwich|sandwiches]] made with the Herba Mystica. Arven eventually also reveals that he wishes to use the Herba Mystica to help heal his partner, {{p|Mabosstiff}}, who was severely injured a while back.

After all the Herba Mystica have been collected, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} has recovered all of its former powers, excluding its ability to {{pkmn|battle}}, and Arven's Mabosstiff makes a full recovery, much to Arven's immense relief. The {{pkmn|Professor}} then requests Florian/Juliana to come see them at their laboratory at the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], with Arven battling Florian/Juliana at his full power to test if they're both ready to take on the most dangerous area in the region. Defeating him concludes the Path of Legends.

=====★ Starfall Street ★=====
An individual referring to themselves as [[Cassiopeia]] hacks into Florian/Juliana's [[Rotom Phone]] and requests Florian/Juliana's help in taking down Team Star in an operation codenamed "Operation Starfall". Director Clavell, disguised as an academy student and using the pseudonym "Clive", joins Florian/Juliana as they make their way around Paldea to take down the five squads of Team Star at their bases by defeating the boss of each squad. During Florian/Juliana's one-man war against the team, they gradually learn more about the team's history. The team was formed by victims of bullying who, rallied together by their mysterious "big boss", decided to finally confront their bullies. However, when confronted 18 months before the events of the game, the bullies fled without even attempting to fight back and dropped out of the academy. Moreover, the then-deputy director of the academy wiped out all the cases of bullying from the school's records, making Team Star seem like bullies themselves. Blaming themselves for having failed to prevent this from occurring, the entire staff of the academy had resigned as a result, explaining why none of the current staff members know anything about the incident.

Eventually, once all five of Team Star's squads have been taken down, Cassiopeia reveals themselves as the "big boss" of Team Star, having started Operation Starfall because the team cannot continue operating in its current way, and tells Florian/Juliana to confront them in the schoolyard at night. At the academy, Clavell takes off his disguise and claims himself to be Cassiopeia, but after being defeated in a battle, he admits he was simply testing Florian/Juliana to see if they'd be ready to face the real Cassiopeia. Florian/Juliana meets the real Cassiopeia in the schoolyard, who reveals herself to be Penny. After Penny has been defeated, Clavell reveals that the Team Star bosses were watching the battle, and allows the team to continue operating as long as they turn their bases into training facilities for Trainers, which they accept. This concludes ★ Starfall Street ★.

=====The Way Home=====
After the first three stories have been concluded, Florian/Juliana, Arven, Nemona, and Penny make their way to [[Area Zero]] at the Great Crater of Paldea, following the Professor's request. As the group travels to the four research stations around the area to unlock the door to the Professor's laboratory, they encounter primeval{{sup/9|S}}/mechanical{{sup/9|V}} Pokémon, which are revealed to have been [[Time travel|brought to the present day from another era]] by a [[time machine]] created by the Professor, including two specimens of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}. At the laboratory's entrance, some of these [[Paradox Pokémon]] confront Florian/Juliana and their friends, forcing Florian/Juliana to enter the [[Zero Lab]] alone while their friends fight off the Pokémon outside.

Inside the laboratory, Florian/Juliana discovers that the Professor is actually a robot, created by the real Professor before they were killed by the second and more aggressive Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}}. The {{wp|artificial intelligence}} within the robot, despite being an exact copy of the Professor's memories and knowledge, opposes the original Professor's plan to keep the time machine running, as it would threaten to destroy Paldea's ecosystem with an overflow of Paradox Pokémon. However, since the AI is programmed to protect the time machine, Florian/Juliana is forced to battle it against its will. Once the AI has been defeated, Florian/Juliana is rejoined by their friends, and a program called the Paradise Protection Protocol takes over the robot Professor, as well as locking all [[Poké Ball|Poké Balls]] not marked with the Professor's ID. Finally regaining its ability to battle, Florian/Juliana's Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}} confronts and defeats the other member of its kind, ending the Paradise Protection Protocol's hold over the AI. The AI, however, recognizes that its systems are so integrally connected with the time machine that the machine cannot be shut down as long as it remains present. As such, the AI chooses to travel to another era using the time machine, bidding Florian/Juliana and their friends farewell as it disappears. After the time machine shuts down permanently, Florian/Juliana and their friends decide to take a slow and scenic route back to Mesagoza, concluding The Way Home and the main game.

=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
An annual school trip is held by Naranja Academy{{Sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{Sup/9|V}} and its sister school [[Blueberry Academy]] to the land of [[Kitakami]].

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
Following Florian/Juliana's victory in the [[Blueberry Academy#BB League|BB League]] in Blueberry Academy, they, [[Carmine]], [[Kieran]], and [[Drayton]] are invited to meet [[Briar]], who informs them that she has finally received a permission from the [[Paldea League|Paldean Pokémon League]] to enter [[Area Zero]] within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], her hopes being on discovering the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}} within its depths to prove [[Heath]]'s findings correct. Still wanting to defeat Florian/Juliana, Kieran agrees to come along in the hopes of {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} Terapagos. Carmine also agrees to join, while Drayton can't be bothered with traveling all the way to Paldea, so he stays behind. Before their departure, Florian/Juliana is met by [[Geeta]] and [[Rika]], the former whom hands them a mysterious artifact known as the [[Indigo Disk]], which had originally belonged to an Area Zero researcher.

In Area Zero, Florian/Juliana, Carmine, Kieran, and Briar travel to the [[Zero Lab]], where the purpose of the Indigo Disk is revealed as a method of redirecting the facility's elevator even further below than the [[time machine]] room and into the [[Area Zero Underdepths]]. Traversing through the crystal-filled cave, Florian/Juliana learns of the nineteenth Tera Type, called the {{t|Stellar}} Tera Type, which consists of the power of every other [[type]] combined and is possessed by some wild Tera Pokémon living in the cave. At the very bottom of the cave, the group discovers a crystal that Briar says is the dormant form of Terapagos. Once Terapagos awakens, it tries to approach Florian/Juliana, but Kieran, refusing to allow {{p|Ogerpon|another Legendary Pokémon}} to join Florian/Juliana instead of him, swiftly catches Terapagos with a [[Master Ball]].

Eager to see Terapagos in action, Briar urges Florian/Juliana to battle Kieran. Florian/Juliana accepts, but despite Kieran using Terapagos against them, he still loses. Briar realizes that Terapagos is not at its full power and tells Kieran to use his [[Tera Orb]] on it. Doing this, though, unintentionally causes Terapagos's power to overflow and go out of control, even breaking its own Master Ball when Kieran tries to [[recall]] it. Florian/Juliana and Carmine are forced to battle Terapagos, though Carmine quickly loses, with Terapagos absorbing away any [[Terastal energy]] used by Florian/Juliana to Terastallize their Pokémon. Following Carmine's repeated urging, Kieran finally teams up with Florian/Juliana, allowing them to overpower Terapagos. This time, Kieran is fine with Florian/Juliana catching Terapagos, reconciling with them as the group returns to Blueberry Academy, ending the main story of The Indigo Disk and [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] as a whole.

Following the journey to Area Zero's depths, Briar publishes a retelling of the expedition in [[Briar's Book|a book]], giving a copy of it to Florian/Juliana as a gift. After receiving it, Florian/Juliana can visit the [[Crystal Pool]] in Kitakami, causing Terapagos to emerge from its [[Poké Ball]] and a strange mist to appear. From the mist emerges [[Professor Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{sup/9|V}}, who seems to have somehow been [[Time travel|transported]] there through time and space. {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} emerges from its [[Koraidon's Poké Ball|Poké]] [[Miraidon's Poké Ball|Ball]], happy to see its former owner again. The {{pkmn|Professor}} becomes fascinated by various things Florian/Juliana tells them about, especially the information presented in Briar's book. Wishing to study it further, the Professor trades it for their cherished copy of the [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} before the mist disappears and they are transported back to where they came from.

===== [[Mochi Mayhem]] =====
After the Florian/Juliana received a phone call from [[Arven]] in [[Kitakami]], asking if he could visit them at [[Player's house|their house]] at [[Cabo Poco]], they meet Arven, along with [[Nemona]] and [[Penny]], who had overheard his phone call and insisted on coming along. Florian/Juliana's [[Mom (Paldea)|Mom]] gives them a letter from [[Kieran]], informing them that he's taking a break from [[Blueberry Academy]] and is currently residing at his home in [[Mossui Town]]. The letter also includes tickets for the player and their friends, who are all feeling happy about the idea of getting to visit [[Kitakami]], so they depart there immediately.

==Geography==
[[File:Paldea Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Paldea in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Demographics===
The Paldea region has a population of at least 1523, excluding Trainers outside of settlements, Team Star Bases, and walking NPCs except for Los Platos and Mesagoza.

===Notable locations===
Paldea has twelve cities and towns. Instead of routes, Paldea is divided into four provinces, each with three areas (except for the South Province, which has six). At the center of the region is the [[Great Crater of Paldea]], which houses [[Area Zero]].

Unlike previous {{pkmn|games}}, none of the cities and towns in Paldea have slogans.

====South Province====
[[File:Paldea South Province PPW.png|thumb|250px|The South Province of Paldea in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Located in the southern region of Paldea is the [[hometown]] of the {{player}} and their [[rival]], three other settlements, and Paldea's largest city: [[Mesagoza]]. The city is surrounded by a large river basin that splits into three smaller rivers that head out to Paldea's seas. The region is mostly grassy with several small ponds and beaches, as well as a cave. To the southwest is an an agricultural zone with a large olive orchard, and an elevated area, accessible via a large cavern, containing the top of a large waterfall and a leaning watchtower that stands in a pond. To the southeast is an area with rocky terrain, a small region covered in wetlands, and a hidden beach. The southern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and a couple tiny islets. Though the Settlement is primarily contained within the East Province a small portion of [[Artazon]] is also considered to be within the South Province.

=====Settlements=====
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| [[File:SV Prerelease Mesagoza.png|100px]]
| [[Mesagoza]]
| 756
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cabo Poco SV.png|100px]]
| [[Cabo Poco]]
| 9
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Los Platos SV.png|100px]]
| [[Los Platos]]
| 24
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cortondo.png|100px]]
| [[Cortondo]]
| {{tt|43|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alfornada.png|100px]]
| [[Alfornada]]
| {{tt|47|Not counting walking NPCs and Dendra}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}
* [[Poco Path]]
* [[Inlet Grotto]]
* [[South Paldean Sea]]
* [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Grasswither Shrine]]
* [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** Grand Olive Orchard ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
* [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]]
* [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]]
** Secluded Beach (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]]
** [[Alfornada Cavern]]
** Leaking Tower of Paldea (Ten Sights of Paldea)

====West Province====
Located in the western region of Paldea is a city, a town, and a port. The region is mostly hilly and contains a few small rivers as well as a couple ponds and beaches. In the center of the region is a large desert located just south of a cavernous overhanging rock formation supported by massive natural pillars. The western sea contains a few areas with large outcrops and protrusions as well as smaller rocky islets.

=====Settlements=====
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| [[File:Cascarrafa.png|100px]]
| [[Cascarrafa]]
| {{tt|156|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Porto Marinada.png|100px]]
| [[Porto Marinada]]
| {{tt|49|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Medali.png|100px]]
| [[Medali]]
| {{tt|95|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Asado Desert]]
* [[West Paldean Sea]]
* [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]]
** [[Icerend Shrine]]
* [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Colonnade Hollow]] ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
* [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====East Province====
Located in the eastern region of Paldea are two towns and a major city known for its striking skyline. The region contains several small rivers and a few ponds and beaches, and is divided between a grassy plains, a rocky mining zone, and a small forest. The eastern sea is mostly empty aside from a sandbar and two small islands.

=====Settlements=====
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! style="background:#{{locationcolor/med|east}}" | Population
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Levincia.png|100px]]
| [[Levincia]]
| {{tt|174|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Artazon.png|100px]]
| [[Artazon]]
| {{tt|85|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Zapapico.png|100px]]
| [[Zapapico]]
| {{tt|51|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Tagtree Thicket]]
* [[East Paldean Sea]]
* [[East Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
* [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]
** Million Volt Skyline ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])

====North Province====
Located in the northern region of Paldea is a single town located on a snowy mountain. The mountain is the tallest in the Paldea region and features a hand-shaped cliff. South of the mountain is a route connecting the east to the west that cuts through caves in the mountain range. To the west is a large lake known for its massive waterfalls, and a sparsely wooded nature trail. To the east is a rugged region containing a bamboo grove, some notable waterfalls, and several ponds, including a large pond marked by three watchtowers. The northern sea is known for its rock pillars in the northwest, and also contains some sandbars and rocky islets in the north and northeast.

=====Settlements=====
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Montenevera.png|100px]]
| [[Montenevera]]
| {{tt|34|Not counting walking NPCs}}
|}

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Glaseado Mountain]]
** Glaseado's Grasp ([[Ten Sights of Paldea]])
** Paldea's Highest Peak (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Casseroya Lake]]
** Casseroya Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[Dalizapa Passage]]
* [[Socarrat Trail]]
** [[Groundblight Shrine]]
* [[North Paldean Sea]]
** Gracia Stones (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]]
* [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]]
** [[Firescourge Shrine]]
** Fury Falls (Ten Sights of Paldea)
* [[North Province (Area Three)|Area Three]]

====[[Great Crater of Paldea]]====
Located in the center of Paldea is a massive crater covered in clouds surrounded by a ring of mountains. Located inside the crater is [[Area Zero]], with the [[Area Zero Underdepths]] deep underneath it.

=====Landmarks=====
* [[Zero Gate]]
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Zero Lab]]
* [[Area Zero Underdepths]]

====Animated series-exclusive====
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Anything Goes Café.png|100px]]
| [[Anything Goes Café]]
| style="text-align:left" | A restaurant located in Medali. It is run by [[Nandy and Mokichi]], whose {{p|Kingambit}} serves as its mascot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Arboliva Forest.png|100px]]
| [[Arboliva's Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | A forest located near Artazon. It is home to a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}}, who protects Pokémon who live in the forest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exceed.png|100px]]
| [[Exceed|Exceed headquarters]]
| style="text-align:left" | [[Exceed]]'s branch in Paldea. [[Friede]] previously worked here in the past.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Explorers base HZ107.png|100px]]
| [[Explorers base]]
| style="text-align:left" | An [[Explorers]] base located not far from [[Manpūku Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Manpuku Town.png|100px]]
| [[Manpūku Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located near the sea. [[Rayu]] is a local artist here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wiglett Candy Store Logo.png|100px]]
| {{p|Wiglett}} Candy Store
| style="text-align:left" | The Wiglett Candy Store chain is a specialized sweets franchise. This chain is present in several tourist spots in Paldea.

|}

====Other animations====
=====[[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]]=====
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Paldea Postal Service.png|100px]]
| Paldea Postal Service
| style="text-align:left" | The Paldea Post Service is an important location in [[Dragonite and the Special Delivery]], it is the place where the protagonist {{OBP|Hana|Dragonite and the Special Delivery}} and her idol, a {{p|Dragonite}} who works as a postman.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

==Paldea League==
{{main|Paldea League}}
The Paldea League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Paldea region. It can be challenged as part of the '''Victory Road''' storyline. Unlike in previous regions, there are no restrictions regarding the order in which each [[Gym]] needs to be challenged. After obtaining the eight [[Badge|Gym Badges]] of the region, a Trainer may participate in the Champion Assessment at the {{pal|Pokémon League}} headquarters, and earn the Champion Rank.

===Gym Leaders===
The Gym Leaders are listed in order of lowest [[level]] to highest.

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|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSKaty.png|ldr=Katy|djap=カエデ|drm=Kaede|loc=Cortondo|cjap=セルクルタウン|crm=Cercle Town|bdg=Bug|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Bug|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSBrassius.png|ldr=Brassius|djap=コルサ|drm=Colsa|loc=Artazon|cjap=ボウルタウン|crm=Bowl Town|bdg=Grass|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSIono.png|ldr=Iono|djap=ナンジャモ|drm=Nanjyamo|loc=Levincia|cjap=ハッコウシティ|crm=Hakkō City|bdg=Electric|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Electric|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSKofu.png|ldr=Kofu|djap=ハイダイ|drm=Haidai|loc=Cascarrafa|cjap=カラフシティ|crm=Carafe City|bdg=Water|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSLarry.png|ldr=Larry|djap=アオキ|drm=Aoki|loc=Medali|cjap=チャンプルタウン|crm=Chanpuru Town|bdg=Normal|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Normal|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSRyme.png|ldr=Ryme|djap=ライム|drm=Lime|loc=Montenevera|cjap=フリッジタウン|crm=Fridge Town|bdg=Ghost|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ghost|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=VSTulip.png|ldr=Tulip|djap=リップ|drm=Lip|loc=Alfornada|cjap=ベイクタウン|crm=Bake Town|bdg=Psychic|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Psychic|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Ice|pic=VSGrusha.png|ldr=Grusha|djap=グルーシャ|drm=Grusha|loc=Glaseado Mountain|cjap=ナッペ山|crm=Mount Napper|bdg=Ice|bdgimg=SVbadge VictoryRoad Ice|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

===Elite Four and Top Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{paldea color light}}|d={{paldea color dark}}|league=Paldea}}
{{elt|type=Ground|pic=VSRika.png|m=Rika|mjap=チリ|mrm=Chili|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSPoppy.png|m=Poppy|mjap=ポピー|mrm=Poppy|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSLarry 2.png|m=Larry|mjap=アオキ|mrm=Aoki|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSHassel.png|m=Hassel|mjap=ハッサク|mrm=Hassaku|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Blue|t=Various|pic=VSGeeta.png|m=Geeta|mjap=オモダカ|mrm=Omodaka|size=x100px}}
|}

==Titan Pokémon==
{{main|Titan Pokémon}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Titan Pokémon as part of the '''Path of Legends''' storyline in order to obtain each of their respective [[Herba Mystica]] alongside [[Arven]]. He rewards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Titan Badge]] for each victory. Each obtained Herba Mystica unlocks a new ability for Florian/Juliana's {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{paldea color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|- style="color:#{{paldea color dark}}; background:#{{paldea color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Location
! colspan="2" | Titan Pokémon
! Herba Mystica
! Badge
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlocked upgrade
|- style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"
| [[South Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{rock color dark}}|'''South Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Stony Cliff Titan}}''' [[File:0950Klawf.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Klawf|{{Rock color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Rock}}
| [[File:Bag Sweet Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Sweet Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Rock.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{rock color dark}}|Rock Badge}}'''
| Dashing
|- style="color:#{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{flying color light}}"
| [[West Province (Area One)|{{color|{{flying color dark}}|'''West Province''' (Area One)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Open Sky Titan}}''' [[File:0962Bombirdier.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Bombirdier|{{Flying color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Flying}}{{typecolor|Dark}}
| [[File:Bag Bitter Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{flying color dark}}|Bitter Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Flying.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{flying color dark}}|Flying Badge}}'''
| Swimming
|- style="color:#{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{steel color light}}"
| [[East Province (Area Three)|{{color|{{steel color dark}}|'''East Province''' (Area Three)}}]]
| colspan="2" style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Lurking Steel Titan}}''' [[File:0968Orthworm.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Orthworm|{{Steel color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Salty Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{steel color dark}}|Salty Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Steel.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{steel color dark}}|Steel Badge}}'''
| High Jumping
|- style="color:#{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{ground color light}}"
| '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Asado Desert}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|S}} [[File:0984Great Tusk.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Great Tusk|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Quaking Earth Titan}}'''{{sup/9|V}} [[File:0990Iron Treads.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Iron Treads|{{Ground color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ground}}{{typecolor|Steel}}
| [[File:Bag Sour Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Sour Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Ground.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{ground color dark}}|Ground Badge}}'''
| Gliding
|- style="color:#{{dragon color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Casseroya Lake}}'''
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0977Dondozo.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Dondozo|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Water}}
| style="margin:auto" | '''{{color|{{Dragon color dark}}|False Dragon Titan}}''' [[File:0978Tatsugiri.png|100px]] '''{{pcolor|Tatsugiri|{{Dragon color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Dragon}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| [[File:Bag Spicy Herba Mystica SV Sprite.png|75px]] '''{{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Spicy Herba Mystica}}'''
| [[File:SVbadge PathOfLegends Dragon.png|40px]] '''{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Dragon Badge}}'''
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Climbing
|}

==Team Star==
{{main|Team Star}}
Florian/Juliana battles these Team Star Bosses as part of the '''★ Starfall Street ★''' storyline. Each of them awards Florian/Juliana with a [[Badge|Star Badge]] upon being defeated.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{paldea color}}; caption-side:bottom;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color|{{paldea color light}}|Team Star}}
|-
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Generation IX}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{paldea color light}}|Paldea}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Squad Boss Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Dark|pic=VSGiacomo {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Giacomo|djap=ピーニャ|drm=Piña|loc=Segin Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・セギンのアジト|crm=Team Segin's Hideout|bdg=Dark|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Dark|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=VSMela {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Mela|djap=メロコ|drm=Meloco|loc=Schedar Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シェダルのアジト|crm=Team Schedar's Hideout|bdg=Fire|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSAtticus.png|ldr=Atticus|djap=シュウメイ|drm=Shūmei|loc=Navi Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・シーのアジト|crm=Team Tsih's Hideout|bdg=Poison|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Poison|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|type=Fairy|pic=VSOrtega {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Ortega|djap=オルティガ|drm=Ortiga|loc=Ruchbah Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・ルクバーのアジト|crm=Team Ruchbah's Hideout|bdg=Fairy|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fairy|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|type=Fighting|pic=VSEri {{rand/2|S|V}}.png|ldr=Eri|djap=ビワ|drm=Biwa|loc=Caph Squad's Base|cjap=チーム・カーフのアジト山|crm=Team Caph's Hideout|bdg=Fighting|bdgimg=SVbadge StarfallStreet Fighting|size=x100px}}
|}{{-}}

==Trivia==
* All settlements in Paldea, along with a few notable landmarks (i.e. [[Asado Desert]], [[Socarrat Trail]], [[Glaseado Mountain]], and [[Casseroya Lake]]), are named after various food and kitchen-related terminology.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Paldea is "Paldean", as seen in the term "Paldean form".
* This is the first region since [[Kanto]] to lack a [[battle facility]], but it is also the only region to have introduced at least one notable [[type expert]] for every type.
** This is also the only region to have a [[Badge]] for every single type.
* Not counting [[Hisui]], which is the former name of a region with numbered routes, this is the first region not to have any traditionally numbered routes.
* The shape of the Paldea region resembles a turtle, specifically {{p|Terapagos}}, with the southwestern rock formation representing the head, and the [[Great Crater of Paldea]] at the center resembling the hexagonal pattern on Terapagos's shell. This may be a reference to the {{wp|World Turtle}} myth, in which a giant turtle carries the land on its back.

==In other languages==
{{Flexheader|justify-content=start}}
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:3px solid #{{paldea color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
| Paldea
| From its Japanese and English name
|-
| Korean
| 팔데아 ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 帕底亞 ''Pàdǐyǎ'' / ''Paakdáia''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 帕底亚 ''Pàdǐyà''
|-
| Hebrew
| פלדאה ''Palde'ah''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hindi
| पैलडीया ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Палдея ''Paldeya'' Пальдея ''Pal'deya''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| พัลเดีย ''Paldea''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{Flexfooter}}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
* [[Generation IX]]
* [[Paldean form]]
{{Regions|Paldea}}
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[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]

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