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Unova

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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=Unova
|name=Unova
|jname=イッシュ
|tmname=Issyu
|image=Unova B2W2 alt.png
|size=350
|caption=Artwork of Unova from {{B2W2}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}}
|professor=[[Professor Juniper]] [[Professor Burnet]]
|firstpartner={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}
|villain=[[Team Plasma]] [[Team Rocket]] ({{aniseries|PTS}})
|league=[[Unova League]]
|location={{un|Pokémon League}} (Unova; games) [[Vertress City]] (Unova; {{aniseries|PTS}})
|pokelist=Unova Pokédex  ([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Old Unova Pokédex]])  ([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|New Unova Pokédex]])  [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''{{aniseries|BW|Black & White}}''  ''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Rising Again]]'' ''[[Pokémon Generations]]'' ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|season=[[S14|Black & White]] (14) [[S15|Rival Destinies]] (15) [[S16|Adventures in Unova]] (16) [[S23|Journeys]] (23) [[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)
|generation={{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|IX}}
|games={{v2|Black and White|s}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}} {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} ([[The Indigo Disk]])
|manga=''[[PS461|Fussing and Fighting]]''
}}
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ{{ruby|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Issyu region'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], while a school in Unova called [[Blueberry Academy]] was introduced as the setting of [[The Indigo Disk]] [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]] of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. It was the fifth [[core series]] region to be introduced.

Unova is stated to be far away from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]; the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of other regions. According to [[Junichi Masuda]], the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2010/09/index.html Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref><ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref> Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. The region also has several cultural references to the country where this state is located, the {{wp|United States of America}}.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Issyu'', is derived from the Japanese word for "one variety", '''一種''' ''isshu'', or '''１種類''' ''isshurui''. According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref name=Iwata>Iwata Asks - Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Versions - Page 2 ([https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon-black-white/0/1/ English], [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html Japanese])</ref>

The region's English name is explained in [[Pokémon X and Y]] when visiting the Lumiose Museum. Next to a painting, the text reads "Various kinds of Pokémon and people gathered in the region, so it's like a universal melting pot. That's why the region is called '''Unova'''" The name also sounds like parts of the phrase "'''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica".<ref>[[File:Lumiose Unova Etymology.jpg|thumb|Screenshot from Pokémon X]]
</ref>

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Unova}}
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-North America.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of {{wp|North America}} showing the Unova region as the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}.]]
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. [[Nacrene City]], with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.
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==History==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Unova world map.png|250px|thumb|Location of Unova in the [[Pokémon world]], as seen in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
===Prehistory===
According to mythology, thousands of years prior to {{game|Black and White|s}}, Unova was created by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|two heroes]] who united the warring people of the land using their [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon#Original Dragon|single dragon Pokémon]], which led them to become kings of the region. However, the brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth while the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments somehow split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. At some point, the oldest building in the region, the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], was built. Around the time the tower was built, the [[DNA Splicers]] was created as well. Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, each of the brothers and their respective dragon created the [[Relic Castle]] at least 2500 ago and the [[Abyssal Ruins]] about 3000 years ago, both were ancient cities that became the seats of civilizations for [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. At the same time, the {{cat|Relic items}} were created inside the Abyssal Ruins. At the same time, a group of {{P|Darmanitan}} fell asleep at the Relic Castle.

{{p|Kyurem}} is thought to have appeared around this time, however, there are two conflicting legends that reveal its origins: According to an old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]], Kyurem is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] that came to the [[Pokémon world]] within an icy meteor that created the [[Giant Chasm]]. It's said that it'd take people and Pokémon at night and eat them, which led to the construction of the giant wall surrounding the town. According to an old legend told by [[Drayden]], Kyurem is a third dragon created by the leftovers of the heroes' single dragon, lacking truth and ideals after the creation of Reshiram and Zekrom, only capable to retrieve one of them by [[Pokémon fusion|absofusing]] with one of the two dragons through the [[DNA Splicers]].

At some point later, their sons resumed their fight and using both dragons started a new battle that destroyed the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}}. Reshiram and Zekrom's bodies were destroyed in the battle and both were turned into the [[Light Stone|Light]] and [[Dark Stone|Dark Stones]] respectively, which were hidden away to not cause more destruction.

At some point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths. However, the forest was still burned to the ground in the end, resulting in the trio finding a lone Pokémon; {{p|Keldeo}}, that they decided took in as their own. After Keldeo's adoption, it started being taught the knowledge and moves necessary to survive by the Swords of Justice. Over time however, Keldeo began to surpass its teachers and eventually decided to leave the trio, but it is unknown why it left.

A legend says that in the past, {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.

200 years prior, an ultra-rich family purchased and named the [[Liberty Garden]]. At the same time, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously. 100 years prior, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed and {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]]. 50 prior, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

At some point, the DNA Splicers ended up in the hands of [[Drayden]]'s ancestors. It's said that {{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost both this melody and its red shoes.

===Contemporary history===
The contemporary history of Unova differs slightly based on the title of the game being played.
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
In the present day, a present containing three [[first partner Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to awaken and capture {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, inviting Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}} from the [[Light Stone]]{{sup/5|B}}/[[Dark Stone]]{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated the [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] [[Alder]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find, which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]], and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time. The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Zekrom{{sup/5|B}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, while Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest. N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. He was not seen again in Unova, but there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages, and eventually return to the League to defeat the Pokémon League Champion Alder themselves. Afterwards, after some time reflecting, Bianca decides to become an assistant to Professor Juniper to aid in her research, and Hilda/Hilbert leaves Unova to search for N.

====Between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2====
The construction of [[Unova Route 4|the road]] between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was either completed and a small settlement was established on this road{{sup/5|B2}}, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavated{{sup/5|W2}}. The [[gate]] between {{rt|4|Unova}} and Nimbasa City was expanded into [[Join Avenue]]. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] was completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a [[Reversal Mountain|mountain]] to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space.

Significant construction occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] was constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]].

Furthermore, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}} has collapsed. As a result, {{rt|10|Unova}} is closed and replaced by another path, {{rt|22|Unova}} and {{rt|23|Unova}}. Also, the entrance to [[Challenger's Cave]] has collapsed.

Additionally, the coastline of Unova has changed between the games.

As revealed via [[Memory Link]], Ghetsis reforms Team Plasma during this period.

===={{B2W2}}====
{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's {{p|Purrloin}} from [[Team Plasma]], the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the {{badge|Legend}} from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, the {{badge|Wave}}, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, [[Ghetsis]].

Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B2}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W2}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]]{{sup/5|W2}} Kyurem. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the {{un|Pokémon League}}. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Iris]].

After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers.

====Between Black 2 and White 2 and Scarlet and Violet====
[[Blueberry Academy]] was established by [[Cyrano]], located underwater off the coast of Unova, and formed close ties with the historic [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} in [[Paldea]] by becoming its sister school.

===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
An annual school trip is held by the two sister schools. Four students of [[Paldea]]'s Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, which includes {{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, and two students of Unova's Blueberry Academy, [[Kieran]] and [[Carmine]], alongside their teacher, [[Briar]], participate in the trip to the siblings's homeland, [[Kitakami]]. After meeting Florian/Juliana and continuously losing to them, and having the [[Legendary Pokémon]] he's long idolized, {{ga|Ogerpon}}, choose them over him, Kieran develops an overwhelming compulsion to become stronger and defeat them. He, Carmine, and Briar return to Blueberry Academy a little early due to developments concerning the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].

=====Between The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk=====
Pushing himself to grow stronger in order to defeat his [[rival]], Kieran conquers the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} and becomes Blueberry Academy's new {{pkmn|Champion}} after defeating [[Drayton]], at the cost of skipping sleep and making the atmosphere in the school's [[League Club Room|League Club]] unpleasant for everyone else. Meanwhile, [[Carmine]] assisted [[Briar]] as they travelled to many different [[Region|regions]]. Thanks to her discoveries about {{Tera}}stallization, she installs a giant sphere called Terarium Core in the ceiling of the school's undersea [[Terarium]] dome, enabling the students and staff members to start utilizing the Terastal phenomenon. The photographer [[Perrin]] is also hired to take promotional photos for the academy.

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
Florian/Juliana is invited to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student. Drayton, having become a member of the school's [[Elite Four]] after being defeated by Kieran, invites the new exchange student to participate in the BB League, hoping to restore the genuine love Kieran once had for battling. After clearing the four [[Elite Trial]]s and defeating the Elite Four, Florian/Juliana is granted the right to challenge Kieran. They emerge victorious, becoming the new BB League Champion. Although Kieran initially retains his obsession to defeat his rival, a subsequent adventure in Paldea's [[Area Zero Underdepths]] makes him see the error of his ways and become friends with Florian/Juliana once again.

At Blueberry Academy, Florian/Juliana meets Perrin, whom they had previously befriended in Kitakami and who asks for their help in tracking down the [[Paradox Pokémon]] known as {{p|Gouging Fire}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Boulder}}{{sup/9|V}} and {{p|Raging Bolt}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Crown}}{{sup/9|V}} in Paldea's [[Area Zero]] so she can take photos of them.
{{endspoilers}}

==Geography==
[[File:Unova PG.png|thumb|250px|Unova in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges: the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon League since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of two of the largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium-sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features 21 settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do, such as [[Humilau City]], which has mostly wooden buildings on platforms above the ocean. Castelia City, a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}, a version-exclusive city. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which is also version-exclusive, [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle.

Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region, for there are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version. In Pokémon White and White 2, these changes make the geography more rural-looking, while in Pokémon Black and Black 2, these changes are more modern or technological in appearance. Locations that fall into the category are [[Opelucid City]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Reversal Mountain]], and [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

===Climate===
{{main|Season (game mechanic)}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 949, including all the towns, cities and areas. Upon its introduction in [[Generation V]], it was the largest region by population and is currently the fourth largest region by population.

===Notable locations===
====Settlements====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Name
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background:#{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background:#{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| 10
| A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Accumula Town]]
| 30
| This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Striaton City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Striaton City]]
| 46
| Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nacrene City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
| 54
| A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| 130{{sup/5|BW}} 137{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Driftveil City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Driftveil City]]
| 70
| A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer B2.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer W2.png|100px]]
| [[Mistralton City]]
| 37{{sup/5|BW}} 31{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Icirrus City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Icirrus City]]
| 26
| In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer B2.png|100px]]
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer W2.png|100px]]
| [[Opelucid City]]
| 52
| A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokémon League BW.png|100px]]
| {{un|Pokémon League}}
| 10
| Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lacunosa Town Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| 16
| A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Undella Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Undella Town]]
| 15
| A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
| {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| |
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
| 25
| A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Anville Town Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Anville Town]]
| 13
| A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Aspertia City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 30
| A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Floccesy Town Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Floccesy Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 17
| The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Virbank City Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Virbank City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 40
| A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lentimas Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 12
| The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Humilau City Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Humilau City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 32
| A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}

====Landmarks====
[[File:Battle Subway Map BWB2W2.png|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pledge Grove]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Virbank Complex]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Castelia Sewers]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Join Avenue]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Cave of Being]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Reversal Mountain]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Clay Tunnel]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Underground Ruins]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Strange House]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Relic Passage]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Seaside Cave]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Blueberry Academy]]{{sup/9|SV}}

=====Bridges and tunnels=====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}

====Routes====
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, it is also far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh that travelling to or from the region required either via airplane (as Ash and Delia did to arrive in Unova) or by ship (as evidenced by the return journey), the latter also requiring passage through the [[Decolore Islands]] to reach Kanto.

====Animated series-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{Unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Absentia Natural Park.png|150px]]
| [[Absentia Natural Park]]
| style="text-align:left" | A verdant park that houses extremely rare Panna Lotus flowers. It's currently home to the [[Genesect Army]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ambiga Town.png|150px]]
| [[Ambiga Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Ambiga Town is a town that is located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Antimony Research Lab.png|150px]]
| [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| style="text-align:left" | A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the [[Meteonite]], which was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| [[Area 28]]
| style="text-align:left" | Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| [[Astilbe Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Battle Club]]
| style="text-align:left" | Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| [[Clock tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Colossus Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[Colossus Ruins]]
| style="text-align:left" | The ruins of an ancient city in [[Desert Resort]]. The ruins and its treasure, a hall made of pure gold, are protected by numerous traps and a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, the titular Colossus.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Flower Garden Troupe HQ.png|150px]]
| [[Flower Garden Troupe]]
| style="text-align:left" | The headquarters for the Flower Garden Troupe, an all-female theater performers group which is managed by [[Ms. Chandler]]. It is located near [[Undella Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| [[Full Court]]
| style="text-align:left" | An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hero Ruin.png|150px]]
| [[Hero's Ruin]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Hero's Ruin, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" | Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| [[Litwick Mansion]]
| style="text-align:left" | Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Luxuria Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| [[Milos Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Mistralton Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:N's Hideout.png|150px]]
| [[N's Hideout]]
| style="text-align:left" | N's Hideout is a secret cottage where {{an|N}}, [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]] take refuge from [[Team Plasma]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:New Tork City.png|150px]]
| [[New Tork City]]
| style="text-align:left" | New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is [[Pokémon Hills]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| [[Nimbasa Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Hills.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Hills]]
| style="text-align:left" | A very large and green park located right in the middle of [[New Tork City]]. Many Pokémon find their home here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| [[Rainbow Valley]]
| style="text-align:left" | Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| [[Roshan City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hatterly]] and [[Marigold|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| [[Sword of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vertress City.png|150px]]
| [[Vertress City]]
| style="text-align:left" | Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| [[Village of Dragons]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:White Ruins.png|150px]]
| {{an|White Ruins}}
| style="text-align:left" | Ancient ruins located near the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], above [[Icirrus City]]. It is here that the [[Light Stone]] was located.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| [[Windy Station]]
| style="text-align:left" | A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| style="margin:auto; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]], but was left unnamed in the English [[dub]]. It is the hometown of [[Russet]].
|}

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
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|-
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova B2W2.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova B2W2 alt.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}} by {{color2|000|Naoki Saito}}<ref name="UnovaBWIllust">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100608185209/http://chirarism.oops.jp/d/diary.cgi Archived main page of Saito's blog with a post mentioning his work on BW], the [https://web.archive.org/web/20110413084225/http://chirarism.oops.jp:80/d/diary.cgi?no=34 post] itself reveals the artwork he did work on</ref>
| Pre-release artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
|}
</div>

====In-game====
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|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova 2.png]]
|-
| Unova as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}}
| Unova as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hilbert Mindscape.png|256px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Rosa Mindscape.png|256px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Hilbert (Masters)|Hilbert}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| {{color2|000|Rosa (Masters)|Rosa}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.

===Gym Leaders===
===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background:#{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] '''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}}''' {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] '''{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}}''' {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] '''{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}}''' {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}}''' {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] '''{{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}'''
|-
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldrb|type=Water|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|col=2|col2=4|gen=V|l={{unova color light}}|d={{unova color dark}}|league=Unova}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb2|type=Autumn|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku{{sup/5|BW}}|type2=Dragon|pic2=VSIris cropped.png|m2=Iris|mjap2=アイリス|mrm2=Iris{{sup/5|B2W2}}}}
|}

==BB League==
{{main|Blueberry Academy#BB League|Blueberry Academy → BB League}}
[[Blueberry Academy]] has its own unofficial [[Pokémon League]], referred to as the BB League, which is used as a ranking system to determine the strongest Trainer in the school. Unlike the [[Unova League]], this League has no [[Gym Leader]]s. Instead, a Trainer of a high-enough rank may take on an [[Elite Four]] member's Elite Trial, then the Elite Four member themselves, and, if victorious against all four of them, the {{pkmn|Champion}}.

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{Indigo Disk color light}}|d={{Indigo Disk color dark}}|league=BB}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSCrispin.png|m=Crispin|mjap=アカマツ|mrm=Akamatsu|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSAmarys.png|m=Amarys|mjap=ネリネ|mrm=Nerine|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Fairy|pic=VSLacey.png|m=Lacey|mjap=タロ|mrm=Taro|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayton.png|m=Drayton|mjap=カキツバタ|mrm=Kakitsubata|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Violet|t=Various|pic=VSKieran 3.png|m=Kieran|mjap=スグリ|mrm=Suguri|size=x100px}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the first [[core series]] [[region]] to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
** Unova is also the region that has the most settlements, with 21.
* Unova is the only region without:
** an actual or former {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]] in the generations that introduced Gyms.
** a new {{type|Psychic}} specialist, as [[Caitlin]] was introduced in [[Generation IV]], although she could not be battled until Generation V.
** a regional [[Pokédex]] that starts with a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] (although the Grass-type first partner Pokémon is still entry #001, its Pokédex starts with {{p|Victini}} as #000).
** the [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary lines]] of {{p|Pikachu}} and/or {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
** an [[origin mark]].
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Unova's Japanese name was translated into different languages of the games so that players who do not speak Japanese can still understand the meaning behind the name.<ref>(February 10, 2011). [https://www.bisafans.de/spiele/editionen/schwarz-weiss/gamefreak2.php Interview with Game Freak in London] by Bisafans (Page 2) (German)</ref>
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some pre-release material in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is tied with [[Galar]] with the most [[Gym Leader]]s in a single region, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] and [[Kalos]] both also have all of their Gyms in cities, but only have eight Gyms each.
* Unova is the only region in which multiple gyms specialize in the same type: the [[Striaton Gym]] (which also specializes in {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Fire}}) and the [[Humilau Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Water}} types, and the [[Nacrene Gym]] and [[Aspertia Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Normal}} types.
* Unova is the only region to have two [[Victory Road]]s.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Unova is "Unovan", as mentioned in {{p|Terrakion}}'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] Pokédex entry.
* The northwestern and northeastern portions of Unova are, in-game, incongruous with one another; the western side is larger in the north-south direction than the eastern side.
* Junichi Masuda chose New York as the basis for the Unova region with Pokémon musical concerts in mind; he had his music arranged and performed in Pokémon-themed concerts held in {{wp|Kantō region|Kantō}}, {{wp|Kansai region|Kansai}}, {{wp|Kyushu}}, and {{wp|Hokkaidō}} (the real-life basis for the regions Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh respectively), and he had wanted to hold a similar concert in New York due to the many musical theaters found in Manhattan. Ultimately, the plan never came through due to complications, such as having to fly all the musicians and instruments to the United States.<ref name=Iwata/>

==In other languages==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; border:3px solid #{{Unova color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German
| Einall
| From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all), possibly in reference to the expression ''Einer für alle, alle für einen'' ({{wp|Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno|One for all, all for one}})
|-
| European Spanish
| Teselia
| From ''tesela'' ({{wp|tessera}}: individual tiles used in creating mosaic), referencing the various settlements named after ceramic materials that can be used as tesserae to form a mosaic
|-
| Latin American Spanish, Danish, Indonesian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
| Unova
| From its English name
|-
| French
| Unys
| From ''un'' (one) and ''États-Unis'' ({{wp|United States}})
|-
| Italian
| Unima
| From ''una'' (one) and ''anima'' (soul)
|-
| Korean
| 하나 ''Hana''
| From 하나 ''hana'' (one)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 合眾 ''Hézhòng'' / ''Hapjung''
| rowspan="2" | From 合眾 / 合众 ''hézhòng / hapjung'' (united, literally "assemble the multitude"), referencing 合眾為一 / 合众为一 ''Hézhòngwéiyī / Hapjungwàihyāt'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}'', a traditional motto of the United States that translates to "out of many, one") and 美利堅合眾國 / 美利坚合众国 ''Měilìjiān Hézhòngguó / Méihleihgīn Hapjunggwok'' (United States of America)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 合众 ''Hézhòng''
|-
| Catalan
| Tessèlia
| From ''tessel·la'' (tessera)
|-
| Greek
| Γιούνοβα ''Gioúnova''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| יונובה ''Yonovah''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hindi
| युनोवा ''Yunovā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Юнова ''Yunova''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Tamil
| யுனோவா ''Yuṉōvā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Telugu
| యూనోవా ''Yūnōvā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| อิชชู ''Itchu''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Isshu
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{B2W2}}
{{Regions|Unova}}
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[[Category:Unova locations|*]]
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Unova

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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=Unova
|name=Unova
|jname=イッシュ
|tmname=Issyu
|image=Unova B2W2 alt.png
|size=350
|caption=Artwork of Unova from {{B2W2}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}}
|professor=[[Professor Juniper]] [[Professor Burnet]]
|firstpartner={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}
|villain=[[Team Plasma]] [[Team Rocket]] ({{aniseries|PTS}})
|league=[[Unova League]]
|location={{un|Pokémon League}} (Unova; games) [[Vertress City]] (Unova; {{aniseries|PTS}})
|pokelist=Unova Pokédex  ([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Old Unova Pokédex]])  ([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|New Unova Pokédex]])  [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''{{aniseries|BW|Black & White}}''  ''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Rising Again]]'' ''[[Pokémon Generations]]'' ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|season=[[S14|Black & White]] (14) [[S15|Rival Destinies]] (15) [[S16|Adventures in Unova]] (16) [[S23|Journeys]] (23) [[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)
|generation={{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|IX}}
|games={{v2|Black and White|s}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}} {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} ([[The Indigo Disk]])
|manga=''[[PS461|Fussing and Fighting]]''
}}
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ{{ruby|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Issyu region'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], while a school in Unova called [[Blueberry Academy]] was introduced as the setting of [[The Indigo Disk]] [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]] of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. It was the fifth [[core series]] region to be introduced.

Unova is stated to be far away from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]; the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of other regions. According to [[Junichi Masuda]], the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2010/09/index.html Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref><ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref> Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. The region also has several cultural references to the country where this state is located, the {{wp|United States of America}}.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Issyu'', is derived from the Japanese word for "one variety", '''一種''' ''isshu'', or '''１種類''' ''isshurui''. According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref name=Iwata>Iwata Asks - Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Versions - Page 2 ([https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon-black-white/0/1/ English], [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html Japanese])</ref>

The region's English name is explained in [[Pokémon X and Y]] when visiting the Lumiose Museum. Next to a painting, the text reads "Various kinds of Pokémon and people gathered in the region, so it's like a universal melting pot. That's why the region is called '''Unova'''" The name also sounds like parts of the phrase "'''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica".

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Unova}}
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-North America.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of {{wp|North America}} showing the Unova region as the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}.]]
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. [[Nacrene City]], with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.
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==History==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Unova world map.png|250px|thumb|Location of Unova in the [[Pokémon world]], as seen in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
===Prehistory===
According to mythology, thousands of years prior to {{game|Black and White|s}}, Unova was created by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|two heroes]] who united the warring people of the land using their [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon#Original Dragon|single dragon Pokémon]], which led them to become kings of the region. However, the brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth while the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments somehow split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. At some point, the oldest building in the region, the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], was built. Around the time the tower was built, the [[DNA Splicers]] was created as well. Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, each of the brothers and their respective dragon created the [[Relic Castle]] at least 2500 ago and the [[Abyssal Ruins]] about 3000 years ago, both were ancient cities that became the seats of civilizations for [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. At the same time, the {{cat|Relic items}} were created inside the Abyssal Ruins. At the same time, a group of {{P|Darmanitan}} fell asleep at the Relic Castle.

{{p|Kyurem}} is thought to have appeared around this time, however, there are two conflicting legends that reveal its origins: According to an old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]], Kyurem is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] that came to the [[Pokémon world]] within an icy meteor that created the [[Giant Chasm]]. It's said that it'd take people and Pokémon at night and eat them, which led to the construction of the giant wall surrounding the town. According to an old legend told by [[Drayden]], Kyurem is a third dragon created by the leftovers of the heroes' single dragon, lacking truth and ideals after the creation of Reshiram and Zekrom, only capable to retrieve one of them by [[Pokémon fusion|absofusing]] with one of the two dragons through the [[DNA Splicers]].

At some point later, their sons resumed their fight and using both dragons started a new battle that destroyed the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}}. Reshiram and Zekrom's bodies were destroyed in the battle and both were turned into the [[Light Stone|Light]] and [[Dark Stone|Dark Stones]] respectively, which were hidden away to not cause more destruction.

At some point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths. However, the forest was still burned to the ground in the end, resulting in the trio finding a lone Pokémon; {{p|Keldeo}}, that they decided took in as their own. After Keldeo's adoption, it started being taught the knowledge and moves necessary to survive by the Swords of Justice. Over time however, Keldeo began to surpass its teachers and eventually decided to leave the trio, but it is unknown why it left.

A legend says that in the past, {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.

200 years prior, an ultra-rich family purchased and named the [[Liberty Garden]]. At the same time, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously. 100 years prior, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed and {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]]. 50 prior, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

At some point, the DNA Splicers ended up in the hands of [[Drayden]]'s ancestors. It's said that {{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost both this melody and its red shoes.

===Contemporary history===
The contemporary history of Unova differs slightly based on the title of the game being played.
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
In the present day, a present containing three [[first partner Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to awaken and capture {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, inviting Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}} from the [[Light Stone]]{{sup/5|B}}/[[Dark Stone]]{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated the [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] [[Alder]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find, which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]], and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time. The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Zekrom{{sup/5|B}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, while Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest. N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. He was not seen again in Unova, but there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages, and eventually return to the League to defeat the Pokémon League Champion Alder themselves. Afterwards, after some time reflecting, Bianca decides to become an assistant to Professor Juniper to aid in her research, and Hilda/Hilbert leaves Unova to search for N.

====Between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2====
The construction of [[Unova Route 4|the road]] between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was either completed and a small settlement was established on this road{{sup/5|B2}}, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavated{{sup/5|W2}}. The [[gate]] between {{rt|4|Unova}} and Nimbasa City was expanded into [[Join Avenue]]. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] was completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a [[Reversal Mountain|mountain]] to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space.

Significant construction occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] was constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]].

Furthermore, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}} has collapsed. As a result, {{rt|10|Unova}} is closed and replaced by another path, {{rt|22|Unova}} and {{rt|23|Unova}}. Also, the entrance to [[Challenger's Cave]] has collapsed.

Additionally, the coastline of Unova has changed between the games.

As revealed via [[Memory Link]], Ghetsis reforms Team Plasma during this period.

===={{B2W2}}====
{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's {{p|Purrloin}} from [[Team Plasma]], the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the {{badge|Legend}} from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, the {{badge|Wave}}, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, [[Ghetsis]].

Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B2}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W2}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]]{{sup/5|W2}} Kyurem. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the {{un|Pokémon League}}. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Iris]].

After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers.

====Between Black 2 and White 2 and Scarlet and Violet====
[[Blueberry Academy]] was established by [[Cyrano]], located underwater off the coast of Unova, and formed close ties with the historic [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} in [[Paldea]] by becoming its sister school.

===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
An annual school trip is held by the two sister schools. Four students of [[Paldea]]'s Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, which includes {{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, and two students of Unova's Blueberry Academy, [[Kieran]] and [[Carmine]], alongside their teacher, [[Briar]], participate in the trip to the siblings's homeland, [[Kitakami]]. After meeting Florian/Juliana and continuously losing to them, and having the [[Legendary Pokémon]] he's long idolized, {{ga|Ogerpon}}, choose them over him, Kieran develops an overwhelming compulsion to become stronger and defeat them. He, Carmine, and Briar return to Blueberry Academy a little early due to developments concerning the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].

=====Between The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk=====
Pushing himself to grow stronger in order to defeat his [[rival]], Kieran conquers the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} and becomes Blueberry Academy's new {{pkmn|Champion}} after defeating [[Drayton]], at the cost of skipping sleep and making the atmosphere in the school's [[League Club Room|League Club]] unpleasant for everyone else. Meanwhile, [[Carmine]] assisted [[Briar]] as they travelled to many different [[Region|regions]]. Thanks to her discoveries about {{Tera}}stallization, she installs a giant sphere called Terarium Core in the ceiling of the school's undersea [[Terarium]] dome, enabling the students and staff members to start utilizing the Terastal phenomenon. The photographer [[Perrin]] is also hired to take promotional photos for the academy.

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
Florian/Juliana is invited to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student. Drayton, having become a member of the school's [[Elite Four]] after being defeated by Kieran, invites the new exchange student to participate in the BB League, hoping to restore the genuine love Kieran once had for battling. After clearing the four [[Elite Trial]]s and defeating the Elite Four, Florian/Juliana is granted the right to challenge Kieran. They emerge victorious, becoming the new BB League Champion. Although Kieran initially retains his obsession to defeat his rival, a subsequent adventure in Paldea's [[Area Zero Underdepths]] makes him see the error of his ways and become friends with Florian/Juliana once again.

At Blueberry Academy, Florian/Juliana meets Perrin, whom they had previously befriended in Kitakami and who asks for their help in tracking down the [[Paradox Pokémon]] known as {{p|Gouging Fire}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Boulder}}{{sup/9|V}} and {{p|Raging Bolt}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Crown}}{{sup/9|V}} in Paldea's [[Area Zero]] so she can take photos of them.
{{endspoilers}}

==Geography==
[[File:Unova PG.png|thumb|250px|Unova in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges: the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon League since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of two of the largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium-sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features 21 settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do, such as [[Humilau City]], which has mostly wooden buildings on platforms above the ocean. Castelia City, a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}, a version-exclusive city. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which is also version-exclusive, [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle.

Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region, for there are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version. In Pokémon White and White 2, these changes make the geography more rural-looking, while in Pokémon Black and Black 2, these changes are more modern or technological in appearance. Locations that fall into the category are [[Opelucid City]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Reversal Mountain]], and [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

===Climate===
{{main|Season (game mechanic)}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 949, including all the towns, cities and areas. Upon its introduction in [[Generation V]], it was the largest region by population and is currently the fourth largest region by population.

===Notable locations===
====Settlements====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Name
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background:#{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background:#{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| 10
| A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Accumula Town]]
| 30
| This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Striaton City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Striaton City]]
| 46
| Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nacrene City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
| 54
| A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| 130{{sup/5|BW}} 137{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Driftveil City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Driftveil City]]
| 70
| A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer B2.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer W2.png|100px]]
| [[Mistralton City]]
| 37{{sup/5|BW}} 31{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Icirrus City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Icirrus City]]
| 26
| In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer B2.png|100px]]
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer W2.png|100px]]
| [[Opelucid City]]
| 52
| A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokémon League BW.png|100px]]
| {{un|Pokémon League}}
| 10
| Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lacunosa Town Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| 16
| A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Undella Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Undella Town]]
| 15
| A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
| {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| |
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
| 25
| A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Anville Town Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Anville Town]]
| 13
| A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Aspertia City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 30
| A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Floccesy Town Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Floccesy Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 17
| The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Virbank City Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Virbank City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 40
| A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lentimas Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 12
| The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Humilau City Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Humilau City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 32
| A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}

====Landmarks====
[[File:Battle Subway Map BWB2W2.png|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pledge Grove]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Virbank Complex]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Castelia Sewers]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Join Avenue]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Cave of Being]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Reversal Mountain]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Clay Tunnel]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Underground Ruins]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Strange House]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Relic Passage]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Seaside Cave]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Blueberry Academy]]{{sup/9|SV}}

=====Bridges and tunnels=====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}

====Routes====
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, it is also far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh that travelling to or from the region required either via airplane (as Ash and Delia did to arrive in Unova) or by ship (as evidenced by the return journey), the latter also requiring passage through the [[Decolore Islands]] to reach Kanto.

====Animated series-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{Unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Absentia Natural Park.png|150px]]
| [[Absentia Natural Park]]
| style="text-align:left" | A verdant park that houses extremely rare Panna Lotus flowers. It's currently home to the [[Genesect Army]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ambiga Town.png|150px]]
| [[Ambiga Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Ambiga Town is a town that is located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Antimony Research Lab.png|150px]]
| [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| style="text-align:left" | A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the [[Meteonite]], which was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| [[Area 28]]
| style="text-align:left" | Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| [[Astilbe Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Battle Club]]
| style="text-align:left" | Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| [[Clock tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Colossus Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[Colossus Ruins]]
| style="text-align:left" | The ruins of an ancient city in [[Desert Resort]]. The ruins and its treasure, a hall made of pure gold, are protected by numerous traps and a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, the titular Colossus.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Flower Garden Troupe HQ.png|150px]]
| [[Flower Garden Troupe]]
| style="text-align:left" | The headquarters for the Flower Garden Troupe, an all-female theater performers group which is managed by [[Ms. Chandler]]. It is located near [[Undella Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| [[Full Court]]
| style="text-align:left" | An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hero Ruin.png|150px]]
| [[Hero's Ruin]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Hero's Ruin, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" | Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| [[Litwick Mansion]]
| style="text-align:left" | Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Luxuria Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| [[Milos Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Mistralton Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:N's Hideout.png|150px]]
| [[N's Hideout]]
| style="text-align:left" | N's Hideout is a secret cottage where {{an|N}}, [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]] take refuge from [[Team Plasma]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:New Tork City.png|150px]]
| [[New Tork City]]
| style="text-align:left" | New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is [[Pokémon Hills]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| [[Nimbasa Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Hills.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Hills]]
| style="text-align:left" | A very large and green park located right in the middle of [[New Tork City]]. Many Pokémon find their home here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| [[Rainbow Valley]]
| style="text-align:left" | Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| [[Roshan City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hatterly]] and [[Marigold|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| [[Sword of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vertress City.png|150px]]
| [[Vertress City]]
| style="text-align:left" | Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| [[Village of Dragons]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:White Ruins.png|150px]]
| {{an|White Ruins}}
| style="text-align:left" | Ancient ruins located near the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], above [[Icirrus City]]. It is here that the [[Light Stone]] was located.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| [[Windy Station]]
| style="text-align:left" | A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| style="margin:auto; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]], but was left unnamed in the English [[dub]]. It is the hometown of [[Russet]].
|}

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
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|-
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}} by {{color2|000|Naoki Saito}}<ref name="UnovaBWIllust">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100608185209/http://chirarism.oops.jp/d/diary.cgi Archived main page of Saito's blog with a post mentioning his work on BW], the [https://web.archive.org/web/20110413084225/http://chirarism.oops.jp:80/d/diary.cgi?no=34 post] itself reveals the artwork he did work on</ref>
| Pre-release artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
|}
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====In-game====
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|-
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova 2.png]]
|-
| Unova as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}}
| Unova as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hilbert Mindscape.png|256px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Rosa Mindscape.png|256px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Hilbert (Masters)|Hilbert}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| {{color2|000|Rosa (Masters)|Rosa}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.

===Gym Leaders===
===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background:#{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] '''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}}''' {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] '''{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}}''' {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] '''{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}}''' {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}}''' {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] '''{{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}'''
|-
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldrb|type=Water|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|col=2|col2=4|gen=V|l={{unova color light}}|d={{unova color dark}}|league=Unova}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb2|type=Autumn|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku{{sup/5|BW}}|type2=Dragon|pic2=VSIris cropped.png|m2=Iris|mjap2=アイリス|mrm2=Iris{{sup/5|B2W2}}}}
|}

==BB League==
{{main|Blueberry Academy#BB League|Blueberry Academy → BB League}}
[[Blueberry Academy]] has its own unofficial [[Pokémon League]], referred to as the BB League, which is used as a ranking system to determine the strongest Trainer in the school. Unlike the [[Unova League]], this League has no [[Gym Leader]]s. Instead, a Trainer of a high-enough rank may take on an [[Elite Four]] member's Elite Trial, then the Elite Four member themselves, and, if victorious against all four of them, the {{pkmn|Champion}}.

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{Indigo Disk color light}}|d={{Indigo Disk color dark}}|league=BB}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSCrispin.png|m=Crispin|mjap=アカマツ|mrm=Akamatsu|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSAmarys.png|m=Amarys|mjap=ネリネ|mrm=Nerine|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Fairy|pic=VSLacey.png|m=Lacey|mjap=タロ|mrm=Taro|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayton.png|m=Drayton|mjap=カキツバタ|mrm=Kakitsubata|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Violet|t=Various|pic=VSKieran 3.png|m=Kieran|mjap=スグリ|mrm=Suguri|size=x100px}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the first [[core series]] [[region]] to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
** Unova is also the region that has the most settlements, with 21.
* Unova is the only region without:
** an actual or former {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]] in the generations that introduced Gyms.
** a new {{type|Psychic}} specialist, as [[Caitlin]] was introduced in [[Generation IV]], although she could not be battled until Generation V.
** a regional [[Pokédex]] that starts with a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] (although the Grass-type first partner Pokémon is still entry #001, its Pokédex starts with {{p|Victini}} as #000).
** the [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary lines]] of {{p|Pikachu}} and/or {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
** an [[origin mark]].
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Unova's Japanese name was translated into different languages of the games so that players who do not speak Japanese can still understand the meaning behind the name.<ref>(February 10, 2011). [https://www.bisafans.de/spiele/editionen/schwarz-weiss/gamefreak2.php Interview with Game Freak in London] by Bisafans (Page 2) (German)</ref>
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some pre-release material in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is tied with [[Galar]] with the most [[Gym Leader]]s in a single region, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] and [[Kalos]] both also have all of their Gyms in cities, but only have eight Gyms each.
* Unova is the only region in which multiple gyms specialize in the same type: the [[Striaton Gym]] (which also specializes in {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Fire}}) and the [[Humilau Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Water}} types, and the [[Nacrene Gym]] and [[Aspertia Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Normal}} types.
* Unova is the only region to have two [[Victory Road]]s.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Unova is "Unovan", as mentioned in {{p|Terrakion}}'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] Pokédex entry.
* The northwestern and northeastern portions of Unova are, in-game, incongruous with one another; the western side is larger in the north-south direction than the eastern side.
* Junichi Masuda chose New York as the basis for the Unova region with Pokémon musical concerts in mind; he had his music arranged and performed in Pokémon-themed concerts held in {{wp|Kantō region|Kantō}}, {{wp|Kansai region|Kansai}}, {{wp|Kyushu}}, and {{wp|Hokkaidō}} (the real-life basis for the regions Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh respectively), and he had wanted to hold a similar concert in New York due to the many musical theaters found in Manhattan. Ultimately, the plan never came through due to complications, such as having to fly all the musicians and instruments to the United States.<ref name=Iwata/>

==In other languages==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; border:3px solid #{{Unova color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German
| Einall
| From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all), possibly in reference to the expression ''Einer für alle, alle für einen'' ({{wp|Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno|One for all, all for one}})
|-
| European Spanish
| Teselia
| From ''tesela'' ({{wp|tessera}}: individual tiles used in creating mosaic), referencing the various settlements named after ceramic materials that can be used as tesserae to form a mosaic
|-
| Latin American Spanish, Danish, Indonesian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
| Unova
| From its English name
|-
| French
| Unys
| From ''un'' (one) and ''États-Unis'' ({{wp|United States}})
|-
| Italian
| Unima
| From ''una'' (one) and ''anima'' (soul)
|-
| Korean
| 하나 ''Hana''
| From 하나 ''hana'' (one)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 合眾 ''Hézhòng'' / ''Hapjung''
| rowspan="2" | From 合眾 / 合众 ''hézhòng / hapjung'' (united, literally "assemble the multitude"), referencing 合眾為一 / 合众为一 ''Hézhòngwéiyī / Hapjungwàihyāt'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}'', a traditional motto of the United States that translates to "out of many, one") and 美利堅合眾國 / 美利坚合众国 ''Měilìjiān Hézhòngguó / Méihleihgīn Hapjunggwok'' (United States of America)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 合众 ''Hézhòng''
|-
| Catalan
| Tessèlia
| From ''tessel·la'' (tessera)
|-
| Greek
| Γιούνοβα ''Gioúnova''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| יונובה ''Yonovah''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hindi
| युनोवा ''Yunovā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Юнова ''Yunova''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Tamil
| யுனோவா ''Yuṉōvā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Telugu
| యూనోవా ''Yūnōvā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| อิชชู ''Itchu''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Isshu
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{B2W2}}
{{Regions|Unova}}
{{Unova}}
{{Project Locations notice}}

[[Category:Unova locations|*]]
[[Category:Black and White locations|*]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations|*]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]

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Unova

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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=Unova
|name=Unova
|jname=イッシュ
|tmname=Issyu
|image=Unova B2W2 alt.png
|size=350
|caption=Artwork of Unova from {{B2W2}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}}
|professor=[[Professor Juniper]] [[Professor Burnet]]
|firstpartner={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}
|villain=[[Team Plasma]] [[Team Rocket]] ({{aniseries|PTS}})
|league=[[Unova League]]
|location={{un|Pokémon League}} (Unova; games) [[Vertress City]] (Unova; {{aniseries|PTS}})
|pokelist=Unova Pokédex  ([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Old Unova Pokédex]])  ([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|New Unova Pokédex]])  [[List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex]]
|series={{aniseries|PTS}}  ''{{aniseries|BW|Black & White}}''  ''{{aniseries|JN|Journeys}}'' {{aniseries|HZ}}  ''[[Rising Again]]'' ''[[Pokémon Generations]]'' ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
|season=[[S14|Black & White]] (14) [[S15|Rival Destinies]] (15) [[S16|Adventures in Unova]] (16) [[S23|Journeys]] (23) [[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)
|generation={{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|IX}}
|games={{v2|Black and White|s}} {{2v2|Black|White|2}} {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} ([[The Indigo Disk]])
|manga=''[[PS461|Fussing and Fighting]]''
}}
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ{{ruby|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Issyu region'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], while a school in Unova called [[Blueberry Academy]] was introduced as the setting of [[The Indigo Disk]] [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]] of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. It was the fifth [[core series]] region to be introduced.

Unova is stated to be far away from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]; the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of other regions. According to [[Junichi Masuda]], the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2010/09/index.html Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref><ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref> Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. The region also has several cultural references to the country where this state is located, the {{wp|United States of America}}.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Issyu'', is derived from the Japanese word for "one variety", '''一種''' ''isshu'', or '''１種類''' ''isshurui''. According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref name=Iwata>Iwata Asks - Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Versions - Page 2 ([https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon-black-white/0/1/ English], [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html Japanese])</ref>

The region's English name is explained in [[Pokémon X and Y]] when visiting the Lumiose Museum. Next to a painting of the Unova region the text reads "Various kinds of Pokémon and people gathered in the region, so it's like a universal melting pot. That's why the region is called Unova" The name also sounds like parts of the phrase "'''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica".

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Unova}}
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-North America.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of {{wp|North America}} showing the Unova region as the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}.]]
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. [[Nacrene City]], with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.
{{left clear}}

==History==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Unova world map.png|250px|thumb|Location of Unova in the [[Pokémon world]], as seen in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
===Prehistory===
According to mythology, thousands of years prior to {{game|Black and White|s}}, Unova was created by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|two heroes]] who united the warring people of the land using their [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon#Original Dragon|single dragon Pokémon]], which led them to become kings of the region. However, the brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth while the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments somehow split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. At some point, the oldest building in the region, the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], was built. Around the time the tower was built, the [[DNA Splicers]] was created as well. Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, each of the brothers and their respective dragon created the [[Relic Castle]] at least 2500 ago and the [[Abyssal Ruins]] about 3000 years ago, both were ancient cities that became the seats of civilizations for [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. At the same time, the {{cat|Relic items}} were created inside the Abyssal Ruins. At the same time, a group of {{P|Darmanitan}} fell asleep at the Relic Castle.

{{p|Kyurem}} is thought to have appeared around this time, however, there are two conflicting legends that reveal its origins: According to an old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]], Kyurem is an [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]] that came to the [[Pokémon world]] within an icy meteor that created the [[Giant Chasm]]. It's said that it'd take people and Pokémon at night and eat them, which led to the construction of the giant wall surrounding the town. According to an old legend told by [[Drayden]], Kyurem is a third dragon created by the leftovers of the heroes' single dragon, lacking truth and ideals after the creation of Reshiram and Zekrom, only capable to retrieve one of them by [[Pokémon fusion|absofusing]] with one of the two dragons through the [[DNA Splicers]].

At some point later, their sons resumed their fight and using both dragons started a new battle that destroyed the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}}. Reshiram and Zekrom's bodies were destroyed in the battle and both were turned into the [[Light Stone|Light]] and [[Dark Stone|Dark Stones]] respectively, which were hidden away to not cause more destruction.

At some point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths. However, the forest was still burned to the ground in the end, resulting in the trio finding a lone Pokémon; {{p|Keldeo}}, that they decided took in as their own. After Keldeo's adoption, it started being taught the knowledge and moves necessary to survive by the Swords of Justice. Over time however, Keldeo began to surpass its teachers and eventually decided to leave the trio, but it is unknown why it left.

A legend says that in the past, {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.

200 years prior, an ultra-rich family purchased and named the [[Liberty Garden]]. At the same time, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously. 100 years prior, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed and {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]]. 50 prior, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].

At some point, the DNA Splicers ended up in the hands of [[Drayden]]'s ancestors. It's said that {{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost both this melody and its red shoes.

===Contemporary history===
The contemporary history of Unova differs slightly based on the title of the game being played.
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
In the present day, a present containing three [[first partner Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to awaken and capture {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, inviting Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}} from the [[Light Stone]]{{sup/5|B}}/[[Dark Stone]]{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated the [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] [[Alder]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find, which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]], and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time. The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Zekrom{{sup/5|B}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, while Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest. N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. He was not seen again in Unova, but there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages, and eventually return to the League to defeat the Pokémon League Champion Alder themselves. Afterwards, after some time reflecting, Bianca decides to become an assistant to Professor Juniper to aid in her research, and Hilda/Hilbert leaves Unova to search for N.

====Between Black and White and Black 2 and White 2====
The construction of [[Unova Route 4|the road]] between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was either completed and a small settlement was established on this road{{sup/5|B2}}, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavated{{sup/5|W2}}. The [[gate]] between {{rt|4|Unova}} and Nimbasa City was expanded into [[Join Avenue]]. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] was completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a [[Reversal Mountain|mountain]] to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space.

Significant construction occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] was constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]].

Furthermore, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}} has collapsed. As a result, {{rt|10|Unova}} is closed and replaced by another path, {{rt|22|Unova}} and {{rt|23|Unova}}. Also, the entrance to [[Challenger's Cave]] has collapsed.

Additionally, the coastline of Unova has changed between the games.

As revealed via [[Memory Link]], Ghetsis reforms Team Plasma during this period.

===={{B2W2}}====
{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's {{p|Purrloin}} from [[Team Plasma]], the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the {{badge|Legend}} from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, the {{badge|Wave}}, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, [[Ghetsis]].

Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B2}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W2}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]]{{sup/5|W2}} Kyurem. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the {{un|Pokémon League}}. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Iris]].

After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers.

====Between Black 2 and White 2 and Scarlet and Violet====
[[Blueberry Academy]] was established by [[Cyrano]], located underwater off the coast of Unova, and formed close ties with the historic [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} in [[Paldea]] by becoming its sister school.

===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
=====[[The Teal Mask]]=====
An annual school trip is held by the two sister schools. Four students of [[Paldea]]'s Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, which includes {{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, and two students of Unova's Blueberry Academy, [[Kieran]] and [[Carmine]], alongside their teacher, [[Briar]], participate in the trip to the siblings's homeland, [[Kitakami]]. After meeting Florian/Juliana and continuously losing to them, and having the [[Legendary Pokémon]] he's long idolized, {{ga|Ogerpon}}, choose them over him, Kieran develops an overwhelming compulsion to become stronger and defeat them. He, Carmine, and Briar return to Blueberry Academy a little early due to developments concerning the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].

=====Between The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk=====
Pushing himself to grow stronger in order to defeat his [[rival]], Kieran conquers the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} and becomes Blueberry Academy's new {{pkmn|Champion}} after defeating [[Drayton]], at the cost of skipping sleep and making the atmosphere in the school's [[League Club Room|League Club]] unpleasant for everyone else. Meanwhile, [[Carmine]] assisted [[Briar]] as they travelled to many different [[Region|regions]]. Thanks to her discoveries about {{Tera}}stallization, she installs a giant sphere called Terarium Core in the ceiling of the school's undersea [[Terarium]] dome, enabling the students and staff members to start utilizing the Terastal phenomenon. The photographer [[Perrin]] is also hired to take promotional photos for the academy.

=====[[The Indigo Disk]]=====
Florian/Juliana is invited to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student. Drayton, having become a member of the school's [[Elite Four]] after being defeated by Kieran, invites the new exchange student to participate in the BB League, hoping to restore the genuine love Kieran once had for battling. After clearing the four [[Elite Trial]]s and defeating the Elite Four, Florian/Juliana is granted the right to challenge Kieran. They emerge victorious, becoming the new BB League Champion. Although Kieran initially retains his obsession to defeat his rival, a subsequent adventure in Paldea's [[Area Zero Underdepths]] makes him see the error of his ways and become friends with Florian/Juliana once again.

At Blueberry Academy, Florian/Juliana meets Perrin, whom they had previously befriended in Kitakami and who asks for their help in tracking down the [[Paradox Pokémon]] known as {{p|Gouging Fire}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Boulder}}{{sup/9|V}} and {{p|Raging Bolt}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Crown}}{{sup/9|V}} in Paldea's [[Area Zero]] so she can take photos of them.
{{endspoilers}}

==Geography==
[[File:Unova PG.png|thumb|250px|Unova in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges: the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon League since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of two of the largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium-sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features 21 settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do, such as [[Humilau City]], which has mostly wooden buildings on platforms above the ocean. Castelia City, a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}, a version-exclusive city. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which is also version-exclusive, [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle.

Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region, for there are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version. In Pokémon White and White 2, these changes make the geography more rural-looking, while in Pokémon Black and Black 2, these changes are more modern or technological in appearance. Locations that fall into the category are [[Opelucid City]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Reversal Mountain]], and [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

===Climate===
{{main|Season (game mechanic)}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 949, including all the towns, cities and areas. Upon its introduction in [[Generation V]], it was the largest region by population and is currently the fourth largest region by population.

===Notable locations===
====Settlements====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Name
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
! style="background:#{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
! style="background:#{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| 10
| A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Accumula Town]]
| 30
| This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Striaton City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Striaton City]]
| 46
| Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nacrene City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
| 54
| A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| 130{{sup/5|BW}} 137{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Driftveil City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Driftveil City]]
| 70
| A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer B2.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer W2.png|100px]]
| [[Mistralton City]]
| 37{{sup/5|BW}} 31{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Icirrus City Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Icirrus City]]
| 26
| In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer B2.png|100px]]
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer W2.png|100px]]
| [[Opelucid City]]
| 52
| A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}} 
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokémon League BW.png|100px]]
| {{un|Pokémon League}}
| 10
| Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lacunosa Town Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| 16
| A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Undella Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Undella Town]]
| 15
| A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
| {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| |
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
| 25
| A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Anville Town Summer B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Anville Town]]
| 13
| A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Aspertia City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 30
| A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Floccesy Town Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Floccesy Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 17
| The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Virbank City Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Virbank City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 40
| A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lentimas Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 12
| The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Humilau City Spring B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Humilau City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 32
| A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}

====Landmarks====
[[File:Battle Subway Map BWB2W2.png|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pledge Grove]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Virbank Complex]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Castelia Sewers]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Join Avenue]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Cave of Being]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Reversal Mountain]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Clay Tunnel]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Underground Ruins]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Strange House]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Relic Passage]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Seaside Cave]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Blueberry Academy]]{{sup/9|SV}}

=====Bridges and tunnels=====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge in {{aniseries|BW}}]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
* [[Skyarrow Bridge]]
* [[Driftveil Drawbridge]]
* [[Tubeline Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}

====Routes====
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, it is also far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh that travelling to or from the region required either via airplane (as Ash and Delia did to arrive in Unova) or by ship (as evidenced by the return journey), the latter also requiring passage through the [[Decolore Islands]] to reach Kanto.

====Animated series-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{Unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Absentia Natural Park.png|150px]]
| [[Absentia Natural Park]]
| style="text-align:left" | A verdant park that houses extremely rare Panna Lotus flowers. It's currently home to the [[Genesect Army]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ambiga Town.png|150px]]
| [[Ambiga Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Ambiga Town is a town that is located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. The [[Clubsplosion]] tournament is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Antimony Research Lab.png|150px]]
| [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| style="text-align:left" | A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the [[Meteonite]], which was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| [[Area 28]]
| style="text-align:left" | Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| [[Astilbe Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Battle Club]]
| style="text-align:left" | Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| [[Clock tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Colossus Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[Colossus Ruins]]
| style="text-align:left" | The ruins of an ancient city in [[Desert Resort]]. The ruins and its treasure, a hall made of pure gold, are protected by numerous traps and a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, the titular Colossus.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Flower Garden Troupe HQ.png|150px]]
| [[Flower Garden Troupe]]
| style="text-align:left" | The headquarters for the Flower Garden Troupe, an all-female theater performers group which is managed by [[Ms. Chandler]]. It is located near [[Undella Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| [[Full Court]]
| style="text-align:left" | An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hero Ruin.png|150px]]
| [[Hero's Ruin]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Hero's Ruin, located near [[Chargestone Cave]], and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to {{p|Zekrom}}. [[Cedric Juniper]] was researching them. It is protected by a {{p|Sigilyph}} and multiple {{p|Cofagrigus}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kingdom of the Vale.png|150px]]
| [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" | Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| [[Litwick Mansion]]
| style="text-align:left" | Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Luxuria Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Luxuria Town is located somewhere between [[Striaton City]] and [[Nacrene City]]. Luxuria Town has its own [[Battle Club]] which is run by the local [[Don George]]. {{Ash}} had his second battle with [[Trip]] here and lost.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Milos Island.png|150px]]
| [[Milos Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | Milos Island is an island off the coast of [[Driftveil City]]. It is home to the [[Abundant Shrine]] where {{p|Landorus}} sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}} who also rest peacefully.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mistralton Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Mistralton Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:N's Hideout.png|150px]]
| [[N's Hideout]]
| style="text-align:left" | N's Hideout is a secret cottage where {{an|N}}, [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]] take refuge from [[Team Plasma]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:New Tork City.png|150px]]
| [[New Tork City]]
| style="text-align:left" | New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is [[Pokémon Hills]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| [[Nimbasa Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | Nimbasa Town is located south of [[Nimbasa City]]. {{Ash}} mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until [[Luke]] explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and {{ashfr}} take part in the [[Club Battle]] Tournament.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Hills.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Hills]]
| style="text-align:left" | A very large and green park located right in the middle of [[New Tork City]]. Many Pokémon find their home here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Rainbow Valley.png|150px]]
| [[Rainbow Valley]]
| style="text-align:left" | Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| [[Roshan City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were [[Mr. Hatterly]] and [[Marigold|his daughter]] live.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sword of the Vale.png|150px]]
| [[Sword of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vertress City.png|150px]]
| [[Vertress City]]
| style="text-align:left" | Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| [[Village of Dragons]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:White Ruins.png|150px]]
| {{an|White Ruins}}
| style="text-align:left" | Ancient ruins located near the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], above [[Icirrus City]]. It is here that the [[Light Stone]] was located.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| [[Windy Station]]
| style="text-align:left" | A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}

====Mentioned only====
{| style="margin:auto; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]], but was left unnamed in the English [[dub]]. It is the hometown of [[Russet]].
|}

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
<div style="overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden">
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova alt.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova B2W2.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova B2W2 alt.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}} by {{color2|000|Naoki Saito}}<ref name="UnovaBWIllust">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100608185209/http://chirarism.oops.jp/d/diary.cgi Archived main page of Saito's blog with a post mentioning his work on BW], the [https://web.archive.org/web/20110413084225/http://chirarism.oops.jp:80/d/diary.cgi?no=34 post] itself reveals the artwork he did work on</ref>
| Pre-release artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
|}
</div>

====In-game====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova 2.png]]
|-
| Unova as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}}
| Unova as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hilbert Mindscape.png|256px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Rosa Mindscape.png|256px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Hilbert (Masters)|Hilbert}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| {{color2|000|Rosa (Masters)|Rosa}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}

==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.

===Gym Leaders===
===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background:#{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]] '''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}}''' {{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]] '''{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}}''' {{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]] '''{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}}''' {{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}}''' {{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ Sanyou City}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] '''{{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}'''
|-
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSElesa.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}

===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldrb|type=Water|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|col=2|col2=4|gen=V|l={{unova color light}}|d={{unova color dark}}|league=Unova}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Fighting|pic=VSMarshal.png|m=Marshal|mjap=レンブ|mrm=Renbu}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb2|type=Autumn|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku{{sup/5|BW}}|type2=Dragon|pic2=VSIris cropped.png|m2=Iris|mjap2=アイリス|mrm2=Iris{{sup/5|B2W2}}}}
|}

==BB League==
{{main|Blueberry Academy#BB League|Blueberry Academy → BB League}}
[[Blueberry Academy]] has its own unofficial [[Pokémon League]], referred to as the BB League, which is used as a ranking system to determine the strongest Trainer in the school. Unlike the [[Unova League]], this League has no [[Gym Leader]]s. Instead, a Trainer of a high-enough rank may take on an [[Elite Four]] member's Elite Trial, then the Elite Four member themselves, and, if victorious against all four of them, the {{pkmn|Champion}}.

===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{Indigo Disk color light}}|d={{Indigo Disk color dark}}|league=BB}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSCrispin.png|m=Crispin|mjap=アカマツ|mrm=Akamatsu|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSAmarys.png|m=Amarys|mjap=ネリネ|mrm=Nerine|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Fairy|pic=VSLacey.png|m=Lacey|mjap=タロ|mrm=Taro|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayton.png|m=Drayton|mjap=カキツバタ|mrm=Kakitsubata|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Violet|t=Various|pic=VSKieran 3.png|m=Kieran|mjap=スグリ|mrm=Suguri|size=x100px}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Unova is the first [[core series]] [[region]] to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
** Unova is also the region that has the most settlements, with 21.
* Unova is the only region without:
** an actual or former {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]] in the generations that introduced Gyms.
** a new {{type|Psychic}} specialist, as [[Caitlin]] was introduced in [[Generation IV]], although she could not be battled until Generation V.
** a regional [[Pokédex]] that starts with a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] (although the Grass-type first partner Pokémon is still entry #001, its Pokédex starts with {{p|Victini}} as #000).
** the [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary lines]] of {{p|Pikachu}} and/or {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
** an [[origin mark]].
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Unova's Japanese name was translated into different languages of the games so that players who do not speak Japanese can still understand the meaning behind the name.<ref>(February 10, 2011). [https://www.bisafans.de/spiele/editionen/schwarz-weiss/gamefreak2.php Interview with Game Freak in London] by Bisafans (Page 2) (German)</ref>
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some pre-release material in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is tied with [[Galar]] with the most [[Gym Leader]]s in a single region, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] and [[Kalos]] both also have all of their Gyms in cities, but only have eight Gyms each.
* Unova is the only region in which multiple gyms specialize in the same type: the [[Striaton Gym]] (which also specializes in {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Fire}}) and the [[Humilau Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Water}} types, and the [[Nacrene Gym]] and [[Aspertia Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Normal}} types.
* Unova is the only region to have two [[Victory Road]]s.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Unova is "Unovan", as mentioned in {{p|Terrakion}}'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] Pokédex entry.
* The northwestern and northeastern portions of Unova are, in-game, incongruous with one another; the western side is larger in the north-south direction than the eastern side.
* Junichi Masuda chose New York as the basis for the Unova region with Pokémon musical concerts in mind; he had his music arranged and performed in Pokémon-themed concerts held in {{wp|Kantō region|Kantō}}, {{wp|Kansai region|Kansai}}, {{wp|Kyushu}}, and {{wp|Hokkaidō}} (the real-life basis for the regions Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh respectively), and he had wanted to hold a similar concert in New York due to the many musical theaters found in Manhattan. Ultimately, the plan never came through due to complications, such as having to fly all the musicians and instruments to the United States.<ref name=Iwata/>

==In other languages==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{Unova color}}; border:3px solid #{{Unova color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{Unova color light}}" | Origin
|-
| German
| Einall
| From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all), possibly in reference to the expression ''Einer für alle, alle für einen'' ({{wp|Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno|One for all, all for one}})
|-
| European Spanish
| Teselia
| From ''tesela'' ({{wp|tessera}}: individual tiles used in creating mosaic), referencing the various settlements named after ceramic materials that can be used as tesserae to form a mosaic
|-
| Latin American Spanish, Danish, Indonesian, Malay, Dutch, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
| Unova
| From its English name
|-
| French
| Unys
| From ''un'' (one) and ''États-Unis'' ({{wp|United States}})
|-
| Italian
| Unima
| From ''una'' (one) and ''anima'' (soul)
|-
| Korean
| 하나 ''Hana''
| From 하나 ''hana'' (one)
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 合眾 ''Hézhòng'' / ''Hapjung''
| rowspan="2" | From 合眾 / 合众 ''hézhòng / hapjung'' (united, literally "assemble the multitude"), referencing 合眾為一 / 合众为一 ''Hézhòngwéiyī / Hapjungwàihyāt'' (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}'', a traditional motto of the United States that translates to "out of many, one") and 美利堅合眾國 / 美利坚合众国 ''Měilìjiān Hézhòngguó / Méihleihgīn Hapjunggwok'' (United States of America)
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 合众 ''Hézhòng''
|-
| Catalan
| Tessèlia
| From ''tessel·la'' (tessera)
|-
| Greek
| Γιούνοβα ''Gioúnova''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| יונובה ''Yonovah''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hindi
| युनोवा ''Yunovā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Юнова ''Yunova''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Tamil
| யுனோவா ''Yuṉōvā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Telugu
| యూనోవా ''Yūnōvā''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| อิชชู ''Itchu''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Isshu
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
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[[Category:Unova locations|*]]
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